Hey Charlotte,Saw your other post, but happy to respond to this too.

.: @Brendan Limhello. i don't invest in Columbus, but here are some miscellaneous reactions to your post.

I posted a sign to turn off gas as a reminder in the kitchen.

A few notes on your comment to this aged post thread to shed some additional light since you don't know much about us...Aloha Capital has funded over 3,000 loans since 2015 on nearly 1 billion of residential investment properties and to date has ~ 0.4% default rate.

Here are some tips to keep your projects moving smoothly and scale up:Managing ContractorsControl Payments: Break the rehab into phases and pay contractors as they complete each phase.

However, purchasing the replacement property from an estate where your mother-in-law is the executor and other heirs are your wife's aunts and cousins raises potential related-party concerns under Section 1031(f).The IRS generally prohibits 1031 exchanges between related parties unless both the buyer and seller hold their respective properties for at least two years after the exchange.To stay compliant and avoid disqualification, ensure:The estate sells the property directly before any distributions to heirs.You hold the replacement property for at least two years.The transaction is conducted at fair market value with no prearranged agreements.Given the IRS scrutiny of related-party 1031 exchanges, consult a qualified CPA or 1031 exchange accommodator to structure the deal properly and avoid potential capital gains tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It sounds like a tough situation.Based on your post it sounds like you might sell at a loss, if you do go that route? 

The investors I have worked with have found it to be a lot easier with the updated technology and everything going through a massive change post covid/2020. 

Pro Tip: Use a simple landing page to promote your lead magnet, making it easy for sellers to download it in exchange for their contact information.Why It Works:Providing value upfront builds trust and gets motivated sellers into your pipeline faster.2.

Hello, my husband and I are currently in the same situation as you when you posted this and I was wondering if you ended up using a heloc to fund your new build?