Functionally, it operates as a 2-story home since the downstairs area has multiple windows in each room and plenty of natural light.

Ask your contractor to walk the property with you if they're available during the showing, or at least send them the photos and information that you received from the wholesaler to get their opinion.In Pittsburgh a light or cosmetic renovation is about $20k, medium is $50k, and a full gut is $100k.

Fixing a leaky toilet, replacing a broken light fixture, etc. can create good will.

On paper, it looked brilliant..cheap money, quick turnaround, and a profit projection that made his eyes light up.It taught me that the real risk isn’t just the cost of capital, it’s the predictabilty of your exit strategy.

Bought under assessed value, slight value add through cosmetic rehab (paint, light fixtures, flooring) What was the outcome?

You fail to the systems in place, keep strong standards and the failure rate is light.

Same exact tactics and scam, just under a different name after their 'business model' came to light to myself and hundreds of others.

We must both help our fellow small investors and expose them to the light of day !!!

I don’t see anything glaringly wrong with their concept but 2 things have caused a red light.  1.

Fire pit with string lights is very popular.