Van Gundy and ORES represented to investors, both orally and through OREScommunications, investor presentations, MHLPAs, Promissory Notes, and Service Agreements,that Van Gundy and ORES would use investor funds to purchase, refurbish, and resell mobilehomes.

Having a partner was key to this as we originally only put up 25k each and we could afford to lose some or all of it.  

A regular GC might be able to assist with the remainder or all of the work to include foundation.

@Paula ImpalaNo clue what your contract / agreement states - so tough to provide any recommendations except have the attorney who reviewed the initial documents to review your options and if you have the ability to ask / find out if it’s just you or all investors, will the sponsor share financials of the company etc.

We ended up just doing a shiplap ceiling to eliminate having to drywall and filled the cavity between the two ceiling with rockwool and it has made a pretty substantial difference that wasn't crazy expensive and was a two day project due to eliminating the need to finish drywall.  

To close the loop - hope all of you who invested find a way to get some or all of your money back.

Any or all suggestions are welcome.

You can try to get them to pay some or all of the expenses, but it could be an uphill battle. 

This is also gonna depend on how strong the buyer is financially if its even possible for them to pay the difference.If you get multiple offers on a sale in the future and the price goes over asking, make sure the offer includes some type of language waiving a portion or all of the appraisal gap.If you tried to fight the appraisal already and didn't get anywhere, you don't really have much recourse.

One idea I have is to "shadow" a real estate investor (although I am not entirely sure how to go about asking for / finding this kind of opportunity), but I am wondering if anyone has insight into other ways to gain a comparable level of experience.If anyone has insight into any or all of these topics, I would greatly appreciate the feedback.