Quote from @Jim Stanley: You should reserve insurance for large claims.Contact the city and report the issue to them.

Hi @Ryan Harrell in each case w/ a lender does a credit check (report - score) has to be undertaken?

.- Have they filed a police report?

Don't pay any upfront fees unless it's a credit report or an appraisal. 

I'm not completely foreign to the construction process as I grew up around a family that was involved in home building, but due to living in another state I can't really lean on them for the direct, hands-on guidance. 

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

I pull actual credit reports with all of the details.

I work with a lot of foreigners investing within the US.

I’ll admit the fear of failure and unknown holds me back regardless of goes many articles or reports I read or deals I look at.during this search hundreds and hundreds of ads come through for training/mentorship style groups.

If Pace's team is vetting the credit of the Gator borrowers, vetting the actual deals of the Gator borrowers, and facilitating reporting of deadbeat Gator borrowers, then I see some real value.