You already got $400 that he didn't owe you, I'd be happy/cut losses and move on.How much will this cost to repair versus cost to sue?

The basics are that the LLC should be in the state your property is located, and California makes sure they get their cut.

You may want to look into/ask your lender about the Home Possible program (our neighborhood had no income cap), which I think cut down the PMI a bit.

I paid off $87k in personal debts by cutting back and cash-flowing them down.  

Who maintains the property, i.e. cuts yard, bushes and picks up leaves?

I thought I would jump in here since I am the seller and respond to the "BS" comment as that make it sound like we are dodging responsibility or trying to cut corners during the rehab.

Well at least you cut down on some of the costs for doing the turn overs initially. 

I would say just cut your losses and start over in FL.

I have to see if I could download the zoning map, that would cut down a lot of research.  

If you don't have to remain historic my advice is do not do it as it will cut into your profits.