.- 12/13 the check of course bounces due to her putting a stop payment on the check- 12/13 I was notified that she turned off utilities on 12/12- 12/14 I provided her email stating I would be checking on the property on 12/15 (24 HR notice)- signed lease through August 2018- I have $1650 ($1350 rent and 300 pet deposit) in security deposits- upon checking on property I found that there are no items of value in my property and she had left all keys and garage door openers that I had originally provided her.

If you are selling to the group that borrows money, the apprasial is a key element that you can't just guess at.

Key West and the other keys does pretty well year round, relatively speaking; there's a lot of fishing attraction along the Keys even in the summer. 

Here's what comes to mind for me- Documentation is key: Gather all relevant documents, including permits, inspection reports, and the county record of the septic system installation.- Consult with a real estate attorney: While you're right that legal fees could exceed $6k, a consultation could provide valuable insights on your liability and options.- Review your insurance policies: Check if your flip insurance or any other policies might cover this type of situation.- Communicate with the county: Try to negotiate with the county officials.

The key to finding good deals is to remain open to alternative investment strategies and consider all potential deal sources.

Networking with local investors and professionals is key—I'd be happy to connect and share more insights.

It is key to prioritize comps that have been sold within 3 months and are within .5 miles of your subject property.

Who does the tenant hand the keys over to when they move out?

That's a good primer for understanding all the key considerations for finding and funding a private money loan to create passive cashflow.

Getting a new lease contract signed has a few key benefits.