Screen properly.

Another scenario could be that once the investor has the deed and I've been able to do proper due diligence on the property (value, title search, etc), I would consider lending against the property including renovation funding (per my terms).   

Brian I tried to connect but not sure my request went through properly on BP. 

Get 3 estimates, some times they will only  replace to the point of proper old sewer line only that can save money  BIG time   .They will add a clean out  next to the house one out farther where they stopped the new sewer line  replacement .As far as suing  any one on such a manner need to figure out what the legal  cost are plus what  percent chance of success then decide  of you want to roll the dice  unfortunately this type of scam happens a lot now a days .

Proper due diligence will reduce your risk, but it won’t eliminate it entirely.Personally, I like value-add opportunities because they build in equity from the start.

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You may be able to do one contract, however, we have run into issues with having to show a proper management contract for utilities or subsidies that we needed one that just had the one LLC on it. 

I was at a bank function 2 nights ago and told the bank president that we have de risked the project 100% so he should not worry about the 5 mil dollars he has out on it LOL

I would think that if the mortgage was recorded properly, it will simply be paid off.This is a question that you probably should have asked of the title company / lawyer before going under contract. 

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