@Ralph TrinidadThat would be tough sell.

If you bought in 2018 and sold in 2022, you probably made out like a bandit.Waco seems to have been pretty tough place to make money the past couple of years, so hopefully you were in that group. 

Yes, you aren't taking advantage of the better financing options available for homeowners, but that's only one of many things to take into account when investing in real estate.California is also a really tough state to invest in; high prices, unfriendly to landlords, etc.

You'll develop tough skin and it will make other seller calls (i.e.

But I suspect you will find what most do that its darn tough to next to impossible to pull off. 

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

I understand that rental properties are a long-term investment, but it can be tough to keep pouring money into them without ever seeing any of it in my own pocket.You are 27, which is fantastic, because you have so much time on your side.

That deal is in a fairly tough area, but I think they got it at a good price, and if anyone can make it work, probably Rise48 is a great operator to take that one on.   

It’s tough, but being transparent from the start can save a lot of frustration down the line.

Even a small claims court option might help you recover some damages later on.It’s definitely a tough situation, but focusing on getting a clear bid for the remaining work and being upfront with your lender could provide the best path forward.Wishing you the best with this—stay strong!