I am left feeling that working with them was a wasted investment and decided to cut my losses and move on. 

Play it smart by aligning your investments with your goals, timing, and risk appetite.

For example, our design team creates detailed plans that align with market trends, and our contractors execute them with precision.

It seems as though you might get some of your money back on the refinance so I would estimate how much you'll have "left in the deal" after refinance.

A few days before the sale the frame farm house was burnt to the ground and all that was left was the standing brick chimney and a lage pile of ashes. 

Make sure aligned interests.

Multifamily properties can be a great way to build wealth, but only if they align with your risk tolerance and lifestyle.Hearing from others who’ve been in similar situations might also provide reassurance and ideas.

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It's pretty easy to get suckered into a bad out of state deal because others want to make a quick buck, and you'll be left holding the bag. 

If a seller refinanced a house at around 220k and has about 120k left in mortgage, but the house also appreciated to 450k, how do I structure a subto/seller finance deal?