Its really important to find a company that caters to your environment, as structural requirements for Southern California differ significantly from structural requirements in Michigan.A company called "Express Modular" offers a duplex called "Arlington" designed for "West Coast" environments.

.$250 for delivery and install.

I feel it is the best thing for the budget but it takes up alot of our time arranging deliveries and sourcing materials.

An alternative could be that you intern for a small development company, with the express purpose of gaining development experience, or at least that's how you should communicate it to them.

What happens if he refuses to sign for certified mail or isn't around at the time of delivery and then doesn't go to "retrieve" the mail? 

In the case of a gas station, we would look at how much gas was purchased and verify the claimed delivery numbers with the supplier. 

Also, let them know the rent you quoted is based on an as is delivery; depending on TI amount and length of lease term, the rent quote provide may need to be adjusted.

I have never ordered a sign .. so don't know but does not seem to unreasonable unless they promised you 3 day delivery or something.hopefully they did not just pocket your money and go dark.

We've had some college girls, referred by our babysitter, express interest in renting.  

She has expressed it a few times that she's really interested in my room, however, my gut is telling me to not go with this one because of these circumstances.