I also avoid contractors who have dedicated sales people who drive logo wrap vehicles.I tend to support diversity where contractors who were born outside of the United States or were Veterans in the Armed Forces have worked out best for us.What are your best practices for choosing contractors?

@Jay Hinrichs: said "PS Jonathon i am the dream guy all you morby folks are trying to find :) the money"JLH Capital PartnersContactLenderPodcast Guest on Show #222and further@Jay Hinrichs: said "I personally could give a rip about the buyers safety if they dont know any better and get wiped out so what.. but Sellers thats a whole different matter.. a sub 2 gone bad can destroy them financially emotionally physically break up marriages etc etc.JLH Capital Partners"@Jay Hinrichs: said "So thats the reality from my point of view I made a business out of this for many years and my dad made a business out of this in the 70s through the 80s so lots of experience at it.

The level of education, not to mention the high ethical standards enforced within the group, speaks for itself.We have a community of over 10,000 members committed to ethical business practices, and there is accountability for those who do not follow safety standards or ethics.

The existing loan I obtained 6 yrs ago was a DSCR loan with a one year ARM - no prepayment penalty, that is coming due in October.

I financed this at a local portfolio lender with 25% down and a 20 year 5/5 ARM.

WAFD, Frost, TrustmarkHigh primary, not investment, HELOC:Spring EQ 97.5% and fast, at 11 daysForeign national: Civic 80% LTV for cash out. 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1 interest only ARMS. 1 to 2 year bridge loan.

Do they have a construction arm and also flip houses?

I have some telling me that I can do minor repairs on the property and use a credit card to purchase materials (HVAC Filters, caulk or even paint) and my IRA can pay the credit card directly (keeping it at arm's reach).I also see where this interpretation of services versus repairs could be considered a "Grey" area and I am just looking for something that turns it at least a little darker.

When I was "Mr Flip", I walked in day 1 of a property, folder under arm, my team trailing frantically taking notes because i was just walking room to room detailing every last detail of exactly what we were going to do, what I expected in finished product, and why we were doing it that way. 

This event is an exclusive opportunity to mastermind with me and the rest of my expert team to leave you armed and dangerous with all the most up-to-date real estate investing education out there.If you’re still not convinced, let’s take a quick walk through a property we sold, 907 School Drive in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.