@Nam PhamContracts: Have a detailed contract outlining the scope of work, deadlines, payment schedules, and materials to be used.Updates: Establish a schedule for regular updates, such as weekly calls or video conferences, to discuss progress and any issues.Project Management: Utilize project management tools like Trello, Asana, to track progress, manage tasks, and store documents.Documentation: Request regular photo and video updates.

You save SOMETHING because you make 26 payments (or 13 regular payments per year instead of 12. ). 

I had a fantastic time, and, as always, I learned so much from our interactions.

There is a local group of individuals that gets together regularly, though, WI REI or something like that?  

Look at small multifamily homes with high rent potential and get a regular loan to skip PMI.

I might be able to get a regular loan instead.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I'm not familiar with the case, and don't have rentals there, but there is a bit of poetic justice here...not that I agree with the overall result, but far too often I interact those who simply institute 'clauses' in a contract (Lease, PSA, Options etc) which are grossly one sided or as it seems in this case unlawful.

Also, if you are interested in me reviewing your current coverage for holes or gaps in coverage, I'm happy to help with that as well.Insurance can be written VERY incorrectly, especially with investors, so do your due diligence and speak with a broker who knows and works with investors on a regular basis!

@Denise Evans  Modern smoke detectors start going off regularly if they aren't replaced after 10 years so why do 1 year batteries, I do the 10 year batteries.