That leaves off market, auction and wholesalers, also very difficult to navigate from afar.Buying and holding is a better strategy with that amount of Capital and has more margin for error.  

I've been watching a lot of videos, listening to podcasts, and reading books to educate us on real estate investing.We are in the process of seeking an agent as well as mentorship from seasoned professionals to navigate the complexities of the market today.

These include falsely claiming to have closed dozens of deals when none were ever closed, illegal payment of undisclosed sales commissions to bundlers and independent contractors, advertising the funds as safe and appropriate to investors with obvious near-term needs for their capital, creating fund of funds en masse assembly line fashion with no corresponding SEC filings, unregistered brokers/financial advisors acting in that capacity absent licensure, having customers wire money claim the fund is fully subscribed and putting them into a high yield promissory note, accepting funds from unaccredited investors, misrepresentations about the debt put on the project, lies about experience level of the principals, omissions of material facts, and at least two straight up Ponzi schemes.While it's true that some legitimate operators are having issues in their portfolios, today's circumstances are a perfect example of the idiom, "you can only discover who is swimming naked when the tide goes out."

That is the customer and who pays, it doesn't matter who owns the home then or now.

Hoping someone here has actually gone through such experience (had actual storm damage before closing) and how they navigated the process. 

These relationships can help you navigate any complex dynamics at work as well as help you gain support, mentorship and valuable insights.

I also think there will need to be a solution found in the middle ground because there is a value that buyer agents provide to help buyers navigate the legal complexities, and I'm sure that a large portion of buyers are going to chose not to have an agent in order to save money.

.- How can I navigate this situation and get the permit approved?

Unfortunately, filing a lawsuit is not a viable option for me due to personal circumstances.I would greatly appreciate any ideas or guidance on how to navigate this situation.

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