Most likely due to wanting to invest his time more wisely:)If you can move in with family or friends RIGHT NOW and rent out your house and start DIY managing it BEFORE moving out of state, that would be best.Otherwise, handymen, cleaners, agents, etc. are highly likely to take advantage of you once they find you you live OOS.

A VA can help you compile lists of potential wholesalers, manage follow-ups, and even track responses from your marketing efforts—freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and deal analysis.Hope these ideas help!

FHA How did you add value to the deal?

Here’s a quick overview of potential pros and cons, along with general advice on working with hard money lenders like them.Pros:Flexible Financing Options: Rehab Financial Group often specializes in real estate investing and provides hard money loans for BRRRR deals, which may be a good match for your needs.Quick Funding: Hard money lenders like Rehab Financial can sometimes offer quicker access to funds compared to traditional banks, which is important for BRRRR investors looking to move fast on properties.Cons:Higher Interest Rates: Hard money lenders usually charge higher interest rates than traditional financing sources.

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Highly suggest coming out to some of the local chicago IN-PERSON meetups! 

Personal money How did you add value to the deal?

Can provide all the benefits from a cash flow and tax perspective.

We are asking the current tenants to leave as the property is not in optimal condition we like to have our rentals and we would like to fix it up to increase value and rents.