Sorry you had to go through this :/ I guess we all pay for an education and this deal will influence future ones, I'm sure.As far as contractors, it's best to evaluate their portfolio first.  

These and other factors will influence the price you receive for the Note.Perhaps you should consider selling a partial.  

@Steve VaughanThat book actually had a big influence in my decision to move to Atlanta over Irvine, California.

How to Win Friends and Influence People.8.

My passion and purpose in life is to spread wisdom, knowledge and education on fulfillment, achievement, influence and financial reedom.

You have no influence on this person whatsoever before you own the building. 

@Christian CarsonYes, and what you may find here are hard headed politically influenced constitutionalist and libertarian views of where our legal system should be, no, I'm not bringing up politics but as to the basis of underlying opinions. 

Landlording with integrity adds to my joy and allows me to be a positive influence in the lives of others and also gives me a sense of purpose.

I'm sure a lot of you have read How to Win Friend and Influence People, and I think that genuine approach to resolving conflicts and making sure that everyone (as much as possible) gets something beneficial from your interactions is central to whatever endeavor you're in, real estate or not.The question about wholesalers and hard money lenders I think comes down to the different degrees of risk the two parties take on when they're working with someone, and we're probably hardwired to interpret their lesser risk as being purely about extracting value.

A fresh coat of paint and new carpet isn't going to work unless you're willing to take a discount to ARV.As @Latonia Parks said, with the heavy military influence on the population, rentals do very well.I'd love to see what type of inventory you'll have to sell.