1. Your finances aren't in order. How can you get into a growth mindset if your finances are a mess? Even if you want to invest a year from now, cleaning up your money is the most important thing to do. Keeping your f...

(to prevent excess costs) We don’t have access to WiFi in those units.

I regularly call sellers on behalf of my buyer clients that I have preapproved and walk the seller through the rigor of my preapproval process to prevent this exact situation. 

Just because you sign something doesn't mean it is legal, and nothing prevents the tenant from ignoring the clause and fighting you. 

Vacuum out the gap first... sometimes use a toothbrush to make sure there isn't dirt in there that will prevent clicking together. 

my main goal is to just get the roof in before weather gets bad.is there anything I can do aside from a 3k escrow holdback suggested by my agent to prevent getting burned?  

For winterizing a property without heat, shutting off the water supply is a key step to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.

The City has an "Eviction Prevention Task Force" which includes Judges, Attorneys, the Sheriff's department and non-profit groups and churches. 

It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, but hopefully this gives you some food for thought.Whatever path you choose, I'm here rooting for your success.Jasper & PatTurning investment visions into REALITY in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

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