@Nathan Weber This is the perfect place for shysters to find victims.

We choose this particular one because the neighborhood is perfectly set up for it & already had existing STR's in it, the layout & size were ideal & the private pool is not just out your living room door but is actually private as no one is behind us & the sides are walled off which we thought the additional privacy would make it more attractive.

@Lara White, that sounds perfect! 

The gigantic back deck is perfectly situated with a gas fire pit for sunny days.

Construction and renovation are never going to go perfect, it is the nature of the unknown - but communicating what's going on seems to be difficult for most GCs.I would be very aware of the payments you've made and be sure not to overpay - that is really your only leverage. 

I was such a perfect tenant in the condo I was renting, this is why I thought it would be simple, but I failed to see everything from the landlord's perspective - until now!

Don't let "perfect" be the enemy of "good enough."

Perfect. 

However, access to the new master suite is done through the office room which is perfectly fine for our lifestyle. 

folks need to keep in mind there are some that fall on bad times i get that.. however the vast majority this is a lifestyle choice dont kid yourselves.