Maybe if you really like these guys and their work...and feel that they honestly got in over their heads, you could throw them an extra $500 just to appear 'nice'.

It earned about $35K a year, which combined with is retirement and social security benefits, provided him with top shelf top shelf living facilities - assisted living and then memory care.  

I'd like to share some insights about the process of finding and securing funding for investment properties especially for fix and flip deals.

I've noticed many investors initially write their contracts under an LLC, only to later amend the contract to their personal name to secure better financing options.

This is the cost of doing business.2nd: not having security at your property during and post renovation.

If you find yourself throwing a punch in a street fight, you've already lost.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

If there are too few, the lender may "throw out" the appraisal.• Lastly, the appraiser likely stated that the market is "stable," but that is worth contesting.

You can secure additional funding through pairing it as matching funds.

If you're aiming for growth and can secure a low-interest mortgage, financing might be the better play.