Our plan was to rehab the house and rent it out.Here’s the background:My husband worked tirelessly, often putting in 14-hour days both at his regular job and on the property.

In Chicago, we contest taxes regularly and that is part of the game.

Scenario:A lender had limited communication with the borrower throughout the loan term, resulting in misunderstandings and lack of alignment on project goals and expectations.Mistake:Miscommunication led to issues that could have been addressed early on, contributing to project delays and difficulties in loan repayment.Lesson Learned:Maintain open and regular communication with borrowers.

haha yes, I'm very excited to keep the BP forums updated on the process.

The guy who buys from me (Where I get $350 after 5 trips to inspect, all sorts of paperwork and hassle cause it's a HUD) and then sells and I get a commission (My regulars don't pay 3% list either).

Update: The technician came by today, and it will be necessary to cut a portion of the ceiling to access the pipes in order to pinpoint the origin of the leak.

From an initial impression, this makes the process of long-term investing much more convenient, and the only fee (apart from regular agent/lender commissions) is the property management fee!

I'm in and out of LA a lot thanks to my wife's family and am happy to chat further - but I'm sure there's a bunch of meetups happening regularly in your area, that could be a good place to start to get other ideas. 

This involved new windows, tile, refinishing cabinets, adding a bathroom, updating a front porch, and several other things to bring this property back to life.

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