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.

He kept cash and investments on the side should he decide to get back in, 5 years from now when they come back.  

I’d be happy to connect and share ideas on building a solid plan, like assembling your CORE 4 (agent, lender, property manager, contractor) to help streamline your journey.

@Patrick Drury what did you think of Propertyware and Rent Manager?

I would also urge you to make sure you fully understand how they operate , A-Z (from how they make their profit to how many doors they are managing). 

About 1/3 were in limbo--neither rebuilding nor selling, while owners tried to decide what to do--sell, rebuild, or fight with the insurance company--or just didn't have the money to rebuild and didn't want to sell. 

Starting out in real estate can feel overwhelming, but breaking it into clear steps makes it manageable.

Borrowing against your paid off house without an income puts way too much pressure on the success of whatever deal/project you decide to pursue. 

Here's what you need to know about qualifying and managing costs, including realtor fees and other expenses.Why Germany?

We will manage their annual rentals once they are completed.