Now of course there are still deals to be had out there, I am not saying that, but its a lot harder to find those deals today than five years ago when everything was a deal due to low interest rates.We are always buying but this is my business, so we have a team etc. to manage it.

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.

The most important thing you can do in the beginning is assemble a good team. 

I have lost a lot more $$$ to tenant damage than to unpaid rent.  

(I mean Special Financing Company)...Since REI Hame Changers has chosen to associate themselves with such a s***** business, I would never touch them with a 10-ft pole...On Monday , January 6, 2025, I am going to open up a huge can of whup *** on these people...First I will file fraud charges at my bank to stop any further payments .Then I will personally drive to Missouri if I have to to get my money back.They ( REI and special financing company)will then be charged for everything to do with that trip-Plus I will sue them for the substantial lost wages because I have to deal with this-!!

Seller might claim that the contract wasn’t fair and equitable to begin with, or use stalling tactics, or they might say they need to move into the property because they are getting divorced/ lost their job/ need to move their ailing mother into the property, etc. and anything along those lines might make a judge more sympathetic to them than an investor buyer looking to turn the property into an STR. 

HI all we to are Canadian and invest in Detroit where we have a great team on the ground.

Building a competent team is crucial, as many have pointed out.

These areas have good rental demand and opportunities to add value through light renovations.Build Your Team: Work with a realtor familiar with investment properties (like me!)

. - What would happen if you lost it all?