i do think it's challenging, though, for a brand new investor with zero experience to jump right into a huge rehab with a contractor they've never worked with before.the contractor might want a larger up-front payment to mitigate their own risk, and they're not going to be interested in any kind of fancy nonsense like a 'penalty' when they know a new investor has never managed a large project before.i have also found that some contractors, including reputable ones, don't even want to share itemized bids because they just don't want to have to argue about the individual line items. 

I never thought an influencer can be so ruthless and conning even though he tries to build a guru reputation.

Lawton definitely has its reputation, and you're right about the single-industry concern and the high crime perception, which makes it counterintuitive for many investors.

The concept does work and have had no issues with them as a company and yes their organization is reputable.

Having a good team can make a big difference in fixing up a property, avoiding hidden issues, and saving money in the long run.I recently found SureBuild Restoration – they offer a lot of home restoration services and seem pretty reputable.

Go with someone trusted that you also research for their reputation.

Jensen & Co have a solid reputation for working with investors like us.Don't foget to update any necessary disclosures and think about getting landlord insurance if that's not already on your radar.By the way, if you're ever curious about expanding your investments beyond Oregon, I've been helping investors tap into markets like Phoenix and Austin; some exciting opportunities out there.

There are some serious housing perks with my new job offer: 1) $150K in a 0% interest forgivable loan for downpayment (10% forgiven each year 2) a special home loan program that is currently lending at an interest rate of 4.1%. 3) Can join a waitlist for on-campus faculty housing that is sold for at 50-75% of the fair market value consequently when you sell you are capped at how much you can sell for; waitlist for these homes is approximately 7-10 years and you can stay there until you die).

And now your building a community and reputation with the BEST finance-$ there is, PRIVATE-$.

While I read reviews, I typically use it to remove those that I would not invest in, meaning does the sponsor have a bad reputation.