All of my numbers were correct had I completed the work in a timely manner.

Each approach carries with it a different level of risk - and with any other investment your risk tolerance is what is the biggest factor.  

Most shops carry high quality polos if you wanted to keep your business local rather than get them from Lands End.Side note: Anyone looking for a logo?

There is one brand in particular that is carried in "big box" home improvement stores that has some issues:http://www.lowes.com/pd_184132-332-39274_0_?

I will have a friend and my father wiring me different amounts and need to be prepared and cover all my basis to avoid any trouble for me and them and carry out the necessary documentation.

They may be nice but you aren't living there and how others treat these items are different than how you may treat or care for them.Pools will require insurance and I'm not sure that it differs that much in any area because it seems it would be a high liability to carry.

they gave me sixty day warranty seems I missed it by one week because the tenant failed to notify me in a timely manner

HI Matt will your bank lend in this manner 75% of ARV (after repair value) or ACV (after construction value) up to 90% of project cost (acquisition & rehab/construction) ?

See if trump taxes may affect you but I say carrying costs are probably hurting you worse than any potential tax savings. 

Those carry vacancy, yet you still pay the huge HOA fees.