Explain our situation and see if they have a solution or if they just make lofty promises without a clear plan of action.

But if you are driving for dollars and looking for a home for yourself, you want to use this strategy:Write a personal letter to the homeowner and explain exactly what you are looking to do and why you are sending them the letter.

My main thing is in how little people have explained this concept to me.

Thank you for the resources, but could you explain what skip tracing is a little bit?

Here are some steps you could consider:Clarify Expectations in Writing: Send her a formal letter (via email and a physical copy if needed) explaining the importance of scheduling timely repairs and how delays have impacted the property and repair costs.

Have your attorney send your contractor a letter explaining your dissatisfaction, any legal, ethical, or moral violations his operating methods result in, and making him an offer BELOW your “target” amountbest of luck I have an attorney that I considered speaking with on this matter, but I’m not sure that he specializes in things like this.

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At the same time, I would speak/interview 3-5 agents and explain what you're looking for in your properties to see if they can keep an eye out for your ideal project.

You have to explain it to the listing agent who doesn't get it, who then sends that to the seller, by telling them it's not that you have no money, but this is a right afforded to you based on your service to the country and you can also show proof of funds that you have money, but are choosing not to use it as a downpayment because you want to do reno with it.I would use your VA, that's what it's there for.

I'd have a talk with the tenants and explain that you were dealing with it and that they are not to call people to fix things (and expect you to pay for it).