they probably have a bunch of 3% nonconforming loans on their balance sheet so 5.5% is not bad, totally reliable payments, plus in a legal battle they'd likely find the power of attorney didn't extend to the ridiculous term and that there was no breach of any enforceable agreement.   

I have 2 reliable handymen.

It's been a struggle for myself to find a reliable one. 

I don't have experience with the Detroit Land Bank, but generally land banks are pretty reliable, but...they are low money buys (from $1 to $1,000) that require you to show proof of funds for the rehab.

To scale, I plan to build a reliable local team, leverage 25% down payments, and use strategies like HELOCs or cash-out refinancing for future acquisitions.Good luck!

While Redfin isn’t the most reliable source for estimating the values it indicates that I have about 400k in equity.

With consistent rental income and a strong potential for future appreciation, this property offers a reliable addition to any portfolio.

If you need local contacts for tree removal, we know plenty of reliable options.Best of luck!

Is it high interest rates, finding reliable lenders, or something else entirely?

You'd be better off building a solid emergency fund and developing relationships with reliable local GCs.