It set me back about a grand but it was all worth in the end.

You're getting a two for one deal so the options are grand.

Another grand or so shouldn't be an issue. 

In the grand scheme of things, I put up with her disrespectful and entitled attitude because it was typically only a few times a year and S8 was paying all of her rent. 

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with the seats that fold under for 8' of space when needed.

Or did you just give him 10 grand and wait for him to report back?

Here, you've learned a lot for $15k grand but I wouldn't waste a minute chasing him - that train has already left the station and you won't get a dime from him. 

I've awarded subcontracts to companies that were several grand higher simply because of the relationship with their PM/sales rep and how much easier/efficient we work together.That being said you're going to buy more properties in the future, meaning you want to build relationships with subs that you can utilize in future projects and are glad to recommend to other investors.

@Al Turnermatter of fact I have a few of my straggler OREO's in Jackson MS that I will finance with a few grand down and NO interest financing.

This won't be cheap, and is specialized work, so hopefully you're talking about at least a few hundred grand.