I-Bonds, offering inflation protection and potential CPI-based growth, are worth considering, but keep in mind the one-year holding period.

My name is Ade, based in Atlanta.

Since you won't have to wait on draws, inspections, etc..Always an "It Depends" answer - varies based on personal situation, capital and risk tolerance. 

It doesn't look cracked and its within inches of the base of a post not where someone would normally step with their foot.

You want to find a company that is mostly referral-based.

In addition and you probably would not know this.. but in Vegas or anywhere in NV .. you MUST be state licensed and NMLS registered and have a brick and mortar no matter what state the property is in.. so if the lender says they are Vegas based and they dont have license numbers on their website  they are frauds on their face.. 

Based on the plans it looks like you're tying to limit the amount of renovation work but creating a pretty poor design overall.

You have no choice.But a you stated there has to be a contingency for who is responsible for the cost based on the results.

Based on the facts you wrote, it sounds like you tried to fix the alleged breach was prevented from doing so.

Don't worry if every swing is not a home run, enough base hits can win the game too.Good Luck!