Having said that, before you dismiss a sponsor for violating this guideline, take some steps to ensure you are communicating with the right person, and that communication is actually established.

Always ask for references and examples of similar projects (pictures)The Red Flags you have to Avoid:Lowball bids (too good to be true often is).Poor communication or delays in responding.Hesitation to provide references or sign a detailed contract.Cash-only deals or pushy behavior to secure the job.

Overall, it sounds like this whole thing stemmed from a communication or integrity issue that occurred at the loan officer level.

Hey Aaron, any movement with KASA since we communicated how many months back? 

Not an impossible task, but it winds up being ALOT of work for a home that is still likely to have a number of deficiencies compared to a newly built, energy efficient home.Now the question I've had a lot of people ask me is: I just bought a concrete block home.

Do I think the fire dept could have communicated more clearly upfront, maybe, but they did mail out to all registered owners the standards. 

The wire instructions I received were also different from the entity listed on the contract, but in my case, they explained that the funds needed to be sent directly to the contractors handling the rehab, which aligned with the project’s structure.I proceeded, and everything went smoothly, with clear communication and regular updates throughout the process.

Communication - 1-2 weeks before a new trade starts they should walk the project with you to go through any last minute logistics and make sure they have a crew ready to go.3.

House hacking and the BRRRR method are great for stretching capital efficiently.

Additionally, it’s helpful to educate tenants on ways to conserve utilities, such as using energy-efficient habits.