I’m exploring all options to try to save myself.

Curious to learn options for ease of set up and $ hard costs (Think about it like Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, with Tier 1 being "just fine, it works" and Tier 3 being "Pro-Level with Pro Prices")Thank you! 

Look for opportunities to propose seller financing, lease options, or subto.

Try to narrow down your options to the top 3-4.

If I stopped paying my dues the management company would take me to court so I do not considewr that an option.

Interesting how the best option for learning how to make a cake didn't involve spending lots of money on a cake making training course...  :-)

Apparently they handle all property repairs and maintenance independently and have maintained a perfect payment history, even throughout the pandemic.Lease Option Agreement:Effective Date: November 1, 2022Terms:Purchase Price: $165,000Non-Refundable Down Payment: $10,000Lease Term: 3 years (ends October 31, 2025)Final Payment: $158,000 balance due upon term completionMonthly Payment: $1,150 (no rent credits)I didn't see this to be a deal because if in a the best case scenario my $25000 would walk away with 2400 which is about a 9% ROI.

At 90+ days past due, the note investor will be eligible for our buyback option, wherein PPR offers to issue a cash refund for the note purchase price less payments received (payments include principal and interest) in exchange for the non-performing note.

I would have talked to them BEFORE cancelling the painter and given them the option of which way to go, but since you already cancelled the painter I would simply charge them prorated rent for the 5 days until the painting is complete and deduct that from their deposit.

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