The buyer actually bid $5K above my sale price and my agent made it sound like she let them know that if it didn't appraise they would need to make up the difference, but it was clear she did not set that expectation because they came back to negotiate it.

It sounds like you found a property from a wholesaler but are looking to get comps on the property.How will the agent who will run comps get compensated?

You are not alone...this sounds like a story we hear every other week in Chicago. 

Sounds like a good way to go broke!

I’ve heard that a debt settlement attorney can help negotiate with creditors to reduce the total amount owed, which sounds appealing, but I'm a bit unsure if the cost is worth it, especially since some charge high fees.Has anyone here worked with a debt settlement attorney?

Your program sounds spot on, I like the "graduating" to less restrictive properties, but initial intake into the most tightly controlled home.The NIMBY factor is certainly an obstacle, but can be overcome with persistence (of legal action to enforce one's property rights, assuming one is in a correctly zoned area).something that could be added is work outreach program, as the ability to find work after recovery is obviously critical.

Hey everyone here's my story which almost sounds like it comes from a movie: we bought a house close to Atlanta airport through a wholesale company for $139,250 in August 2023 and we used a fix & flip loan to fix it up, refinance, and rent out.

The plan sounds great and cool mapped out on keyboards but flipping rarely goes that smooth.

Hey John,Sounds like the answer would be to utilize a DSCR lender that utilizes either pre-established STR rental income (if you can prove with AirBNB/VRBO statements) or a few that are still UW with AirDNA or a similar STR income projection program.I am aware of a few still doing it at this time, and if you can show that you know what you are doing you shouldn't see much of a cut in LTV if at all.Happy to connect and see if we can help.Good luck!

Your plan sounds well thought out Cory!