This was months ago and family member has lawyered up to see what’s going on we did continue working until we ran out of credit card figuring once the money is released we could just pay off the cards but the money is still on hold Back in October we decided that money does not exist and started applying for hard money loan/speaking to lenders and have gotten nowhere.

The junk removal company started the job but stopped when they noticed bedbugs on mattresses.

If you’re just getting started in real estate, feel free to reach out – I’ve been coaching a new investor in the Houston market for a while and am happy to help you however I can.

Start working towards a 5% down payment so you can house hack a MFH.

Even a LOI is not strong enough to start spending time, effort and MONEY on due diligence.  

Your lease should state something about quiet enjoyment and not disturbing others in which case they are in violation of the lease, so once you have proof, you can start an eviction (if your local rules make it hard to simply not renew the lease).Most cities have noise ordinances, so even if you didn't have quiet enjoyment in your lease, the city will have quiet hours.

@Jacob HavlovickCongrats on purchasing your first duplex and starting your house-hacking journey—this is a huge step toward building wealth!

I can have an agreement where I make payments to my mom starting at a further date and just not put a lien on the house.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

Hello all, my business partner and I started BRRR's in Texas in 2023.