So yes, this is my first time having a contractor leave towards the final stage of a project as other work that I've done are minimal like fence repairs, deck replacements, sink repairs, hvac etc.

You could rehab a distressed property using a fix-and-flip loan and then refinance the loan into a long-term DSCR once the repairs are finished.

She’s for real estate (I think market is over inflated) but in the past we use it for rainy day fund vs holding $ for repairs as well as acquiring property via cash to rehab and sell.Regarding equity shares I would read the fine print as from what I have read you basically are selling your sole to those companies for a small payout to start but giving up a ton of equity

I'm going to send a request for repairs form.

A professional property manager can protect your investment by ensuring everything is handled legally and fairly.Maintenance and Repairs: Routine maintenance is essential for keeping properties in good condition and maintaining property value.

Your own stay if you're doing maintenance/repair work does not count.3.

Accurately budget for repairs with a buffer for surprises, aiming for a 10-20% ROI.

However, I blocked the dates until September 20th to complete some necessary repairs.

The person who runs the operation (rentals repairs, bill paying) is a manager.

Then I would take the proceeds and invest in something locally that is more rent-ready to start your journey without the collar of repairs.