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If you have a duplex deep in the hood it possibly could work, but most people are not willing to try that here in the Bay Area like I did. 

This is why the KPs deserve some compensation for the risk they are taking.In short, you need some friends with deep pockets, ones that are willing to take on some risk for a cut of the action.

Do you have any trusted family members with deep pockets?

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Can you do a turnover (repaint interior and deep clean) for $1000. 

Deep breath and a sigh.

(we never talked about this house needing a city permit before).I am currently paralyzed by what happened as it is my first rodeo in this deep hole and stuck - Now, It is a dead-end with this guy as he is really a scam artist who intentionally steal money. but what is the best next step that i could do - file a lawsuit and go to the legal system, or just focus on closing the rehab with another person .... and if I would sue the person would I actually get anything out of it or my time would be a waist....sorry if i sound like rumbling - but any advice would be appreciated.Sincerely AA

I think it depends how deep you analyzed the upsizing to a bigger home in the same general area.

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