@Benjamin LarabeeI'll be honest - most bookkeeping companies are not worth the money, so vet them carefully.

At the end of the day, losing $10k is really not a lot in the grand scheme of real estate investing, and given the seeming high volatility of this market ($275k to $220k, presumably in a matter of months), and the generally high monthly cost of HML, I would get out quickly and think of the loss as the cost of education.At least in my area (Cincinnati, OH) I don't see the market dramatically improving even as we get into the spring buying season, and, honestly, I only see mortgage rates continuing to climb for the foreseeable future, taking more and more buyers out of the market.

Milwaukee hard money lender, Mach1 Lending is providing free pizza :)Hope to connect!

The facilitator’s address was in a mobile home park, and the bank account could not be verified.Inconsistent Identification: Despite receiving a copy of Chris Anderson’s driver’s license, phone number tracing showed no connection to him.Incident 2: 2nd Financial Opinion ServicesThis entity appeared more sophisticated but was equally deceptive:Authentic-Looking Documentation: The LLC was legitimately registered in Missouri, with a seemingly professional website and clean background checks.Misleading Identification: After requesting proof of legitimacy, a passport with the supposed principal's photo and corporate documents from the State of Missouri were provided.

If you are considering looking in that location, I HIGHLY suggest you connect with a local expert like @Josh Green

If you want a 3% return, honestly put it in the bank in a good savings account. 

Seeking to connect with a Real Estate Investor/Contractor in South Shore, MA.

Hi Brandon, I'm in the area and always searching for good handyman connections.

Quote from @Morgan Leiviska: How I would build this database for you would be to connect with people at local meetups that you find.

I would love to connect with you!