There once was a basement suite too that ideally could be restored as well (650 sq feet).Ryan's question is probably relevant to many of us.Thanks!

I'm determined to uncover every bit of wrongdoing that took place and bring all available evidence for it to all possibly relevant authorities.

The refi is not relevant.  

I don't see how any of that is of relevance to the person doing the mentoring.

Federal Fair Housing is the relevant law here, and yes, ESAs are exempt from any kinds of charges, just like you could not charge for a wheelchair as @Nathan G. said. 

If you want your builder to comply with some code other than the relevant municipal code or the TRCC (Texas Residential Construction Commission) standards, then please have that in writing before hand.Lastly, make sure that the inspector is a good one, get references from a good construction lender or another investor.

The 50% rule has been spoken here as if it were gospel and relevant on every single investment.

Years later and it is still just as relevant as the first day.

This topic is relevant as I just had conversation with a CPA and his client yesterday with respect to setting up an LLC and making an S-election to save on self-employment taxes. 

It's not relevant at all.