We Buy Ugly Houses didn't do anything wrong here, but that's not what the headline leads you to believe. http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/22/colorado-we-buy-ugly-houses-franchisee-guilty-federal-charges/

I hate to say this but eventually you will become numb to these request and have a standard response that you wouldn't feel guilty about.

@Jonas LaPointe Liquidated Damages AND contract/fund termination will motivate them to come and fix it FAST, especially with escrow, they are a neutral company, if its there, they will implement it, you don't have to feel guilty taking their money. hehe.

I know I've heard of people pleading financial hardship, asking for a reassessment, etc. but it's hard for me to think that an investor pleading financial hardship is going to get much financial sympathy.

I am paying off properties now - once I achieved the monthly gross cash flow I wanted it makes sense to me to preserve it and take my foot off the gas on acquisition.One last thought - You mentioned not spending a lot of time on your portfolio until recently - I was guilty of the same and found that if I more effectively manage the properties I already own - I was better off than buying additional units.Just one persons opinion  - good luck!

You can meet your team in person, look at the good [and bad] areas to own property and get a much better feel of what you are getting into.Of course just don't get stuck on analysis paralysis and end up never moving forward - I was guilty of this myself.For the most part, one should be able to find a freshly rehabbed, simple home, in a good working class neighborhood that rents for around $800 for close to $80k or less.I would also recommend staying away from [older] duplexes as well for now until you get a good feel of the area.Just a few thoughts, I hope that helps.- it's always good to see another Investor utilizing this great site!

Things continued at a snail pace with the rehab and I continued to remind and plead ABC to pay us the rent guarantees.ABC Baltimore promised to continue paying us rent even after the Rent Guarantee expired on Dec 17 2018 because the house was not ready after more than 16 months.

@Vijaianand Thirnageswaram, Your welcome,I am guessing, but once this person (who files the lien) realizes after being served with a subpoena to appear in court to plead his case he will realize just how flimsy his claim is and he will not be able to fulfill his obligation and the claim on the property will be lifted.  

I would find an attorney because sounds as if you're guilty of discrimination, even if it wasn't intentional.

After a FEW MONTHS of trying to get this contractor to finish what he started I had to cut the losses (knowing what I know now I should have sooner, but charges have been pressed and he has recently plead guilty to the charges).