In that case, you’d typically need to file a legal challenge, which could involve going to court and showing that the restriction is unnecessary or unreasonable.The best advice I can give would be to consult a real estate attorney to understand your specific situation and options.

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I sent you a messageI'm in your market ,Suffolk Virginia / Hampton Roads,  we can discuss your options.

What are options for having our investors pay their share of this monthly fee?   

Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

Here's their list for best construction lenders:Best for buying a fixer-upper: Flagstar BankBest for construction-to-permanent loan: TD BankBest for low rates: Connexus Credit UnionBest for a longer construction period: Citizens BankBest for a low down payment: Old National BankBest for VA construction loan: VA NationwideBest for bad credit: New American FundingBest for builder buydown options: Guild MortgageI would love to hear from my BP fam who has actually taken out construction loans.

While I’m open to both turn-key and fixer-upper properties, my preference leans slightly toward value-add opportunities where I can improve the property and increase equity or cash flow.That said, I’m also happy to consider turn-key options that provide immediate cash flow if they fit within my investment strategy.

.- Ask the attorney if your aunt & dad need to authorize lien, or just aunt.2) Understanding your options to force payoff of the lien.- Ask attorney how you can enforce collecting on the lien when you need to.3) Getting full control of the property, while allowing your aunt to keep her ownership.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

@John BuschHi Christopher,A few great local options to consider are Mike Keith with A&E Construction (352-270-0399), Citrus County Handyman (352-440-3305), and Dynamic Craftmasters (352-422-5119). 

So it really just comes down to figuring out what solution works for a given market, but it's yet another great thing about real estate: having options!