Don't ask me about Dutch Brothers or Burger King or Target, as soon as that is in play, my "in general" commentary is right out the window.

If you are in this business long enough you will undoubtedly arrive at situations where taking the small loss even if not fair or warranted based on the circumstances is best if it keeps everything moving and avoids more costly delays, liability and inconveniences.In this case, if you withhold the $2K, you still have to find someone to complete the work to your satisfaction.

You're worried about the defense you need to play, just play offense.

If nothing else, put a few dollars in for giggles - most of us on here can afford to “play” with a little cash (whether that is $50 or $50k depends on you) Why on earth wouldn’t you play with something that can potentially triple your money in a week or two?

They were getting a fair amount of leads but most of them honestly were either duds or low end properties. 

Hi Levi,The first question is if this is currently on a short-term loan as the 3,500 over 4 months is fairly significant and you may want to look at refinancing sooner. 

Quote from @Randy Achi: This is where a mentor would come into play big for you!

Then what’s your play? 

Get Kiyosaki's CashFlow Game and play with the family.  

Costs can be on the lower end if you use more standardized templates, while custom documents tailored to specific deals tend to fall on the higher end.Location can also play a role, with attorneys in larger cities often charging more.