My handyman start renovation at my property took the money and go

[Michal Shain ben harosh]

I have properties at south bend in. I start work with handyman he took the money didn't finish the work and disappear. I met him after he contact me at biggerpocket

[John Barrows]

Any time any of we investors come across a person of such low handedness, they must be "OUTED" for their actions! Now, with that said, you should protect yourself by filing a law suit against the person of interest and have a judgement from the court to back your statements, before posting names, numbers and personal info on line.

Even if the person has done such a dastardly job and ripped you off, he/she must be found guilty in either small claims court ($14-$29) filing fee depending what county in WA State, Civil/Superior ($20-$400) filing fee depends what county in WA. State criminal court (over $5000.00).

Check your state laws and fees, have your documents and complaint ready to go. Be ready to go to court, get a judgement and then settle the score in a public forum! You can supply the documents ON LINE because it is of PUBLIC RECORD and your are making a PUBLIC NOTICE for all to see! For around $500-$1000 you can have paralegal do this work for you as well.

Oh yeah,when hiring anyone, NO MATTER how large the job or how small the job, Have them give you a VERIFICATION OF DEPOSITS from their banker or verification they are licensed, bonded and insured. Then start a paper trail of expenses, payments and deposits for that project.

I have seen to many private investors, flippers and professionals conducting real estate without proper security nets. We all have hired someone working out of the back of their truck. I've been burned myself!! The procedures above are the actions I've taken to drive these people out of the county and even out of the state. 

Good luck with your quest.