All Contractors are subject to the lender’s determination that the contractors are qualified and experienced, have all appropriate credentials required by the state, are financially able to perform the duties necessary to complete the renovation work in a timely manner, and agree to indemnify the borrower for all property losses or damages caused by its employees or subcontractors.Multiple Specialized Contractors:Ø Since this is a limited repair/renovation program, no General Contractor is required.

People probably do this all the time, but skirting the law and subject to red tag if the city finds out. 

It's outside Scottsdale city limits (Maricopa County jurisdiction) so it is not subject to Scottsdale's restrictions.It does, however, have a shared well agreement with one other parcel (as almost all in this area seem to).

@Francisco Pineiro To protect yourself when working with contractors:1.Start with a Clear Scope of Work (SOW): Ensure every detail of the project is outlined in writing, including materials, timelines, and deliverables.2.Use Milestone Payments: For a $40K rehab, consider this structure: 10% upfront, 30% at halfway completion, 30% at 75%, and the remaining 30% upon full completion.

Almost any time I want to learn something new I can locate a book or two or three on the subject and spend very little money to broaden my horizons.

Creative financing: Explore seller financing or subject-to deals for your next property, which often require less upfront cash and bypass traditional lending limits.You’re on the right track thinking long-term—house hacking and leveraging your duplex are great moves.

Patience can be your best friend and if you attempt to over leverage a property it can come back to hurt you.Some will recommend buying subject 2 where you could take over an existing mortgage that could be at a substantially lower rate - but if the lender finds out and calls the loan that could also be very bad.

It outlines how the couple will handle their finances during and after the marriage, including: Property and assets: How to divide property and assets in the event of a divorce or death Debts: How to allocate debts Spousal support: Whether and how to provide alimony Inheritance rights: How to handle inheritance rights A prenup can help protect both parties' interests, and can be an effective way to avoid court proceedings and minimize the emotional and financial toll of a divorce.

Lauderdale, FL• North Palm Beach, FL• Plantation, FL• Pompano Beach, FLThese acquisitions were done creatively, assuming the existing loans via subject-to deals without inspections.

@Daniel TrippettThe subject has been beat to death in many different threads here on BP.