Learn from you current problems now and get smarter and stronger. 

We’d rather raise more capital albeit at lower initial returns but in a much safer stronger foundational structure.

If you are able to put say 20%-30% down, and pay him 5-8% Interest, that could be a much stronger and persuasive offer, especially since he is "tied" up. 

I'm never going to hire this company again (not because of one bad crew but I now notice more red flags now from this small business.But I'm a terrible businessperson because of my morality, integrity, and kindness  As I get older, these values get stronger.  

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or DE, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction. 

Keep In mind that the struggles in life only make you stronger and wiser, life gets better you won't be like this forever good times will come after the rainfall but it's up to you on how your going to pick yourself up it all starts with a positive attitude and a great mindset.

@Kaylee Walterbach I wish I made a stronger connection with my neighbor and bought my first off market deal.

Something like; "While the market conditions in the Dallas Market are unprecedented and new heights of the median and average home prices at this time, there is still a lack of supply and relatively low new construction permits, strong employment that is getting stronger and still historically low interest rates.

There's something to the phrase "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger". 

Most banks reserves are now stronger as required by the government to avoid such collapses.