However I do have a few other ideas but I would need to know a bit more about your situation, timeframe, overall financial objectives.

@Rosmery ThenMy partner and I are in the same situation, just he has 20 years of construction and development experience.

Will they finance 100% of the purchase and renovation or will they want skin in the game (you putting money in).Most do not do 100% funding so beore going down more rabbit holes, make sure you have the $ aspect situated first.

Here’s the “skinny” on almost all subject to situations.  

She has a charge off that expirian will not delete everywhere else deleted it so that blocked her from getting a heloc no 401k my dti is high because we used my cards What would u do in this situation?

You might consider other strategies, like taking a home equity loan or refinancing to fund repairs, but consulting with a tax professional or CPA would be the best next step for your specific situation. 

Evaluate the situation to see if you could have done anything differently to mitigate the loss and implement changes to your processes, but know that this happens and hoepfully just not too close together. 

I have had previous requests for help with this situation, and that's the advice I consistently offer.

Lots of us are happy to offer suggestions but I think we need to understand your situation better.All the best!

Paulette, it is good to call out these bad contractors and unfortunately you are caught in a bad situation on what to do, start by a small threat that you will contact the BBB and report a claim if he does not show some progress, or if you know an attorney, maybe a simple letter from one may get him worried and he may start showing up.