After reading back through the contract it states the contractor isn't responsible for rocks, trees, driveways, or utility lines.

I spoke with the title company who is still helping us wrap up the set-up of a servicing company, and she confirmed that they would be responsible for the principal / interest for Nov and Dec, while we are responsible for the escrow shortage balance (as agreed upon).Not sure how it was missed - not my favorite title company to work with.

So, for the interest paid on the loan from August through December, who can claim the interest for tax purposes?

Its only good for tax purposes if its still a wise investments and you do not lose money on it.

All investments and assets are in the name of the special purpose LLC instead of "name of custodian FBO Jim Bob's IRA".5.

As we continued to scale, we eventually added a positions to start taking some of my wife's responsibilities. 

This doesn't replace the need for a MSA that will capture additional clauses needed on a Contractor-SubContractor relationship, this is just a project specific form you would use in addition to the MSA (prepared by your Attorney):This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

The idea of purposely burning down the home came to me.

@Russell Brazil: Thank you for the response Russell, very helpful thank you

Do you think a duplex is generally a better investment than a single-family home for rental purposes?