@Karen Margrave - Super impressed with your work, but even more impressive is your dedication/motivation to finish the project after you lost your husband (so sorry about that).  

He was right, at that time I had no other buyers and if I were as inexperienced as I know the vast majority of their customers are, I might have panicked.

If you are a "repeat customer", the agent or broker will often reach out to you first.Credibility is worth money.

Electrician found the power had just gone out.To sum up...I do not feel like I've got a partner invested in my success (what I thought I was paying for) instead I feel like I am a captive customer to increase their revenue.Thoughts?

This strategy will help your customer to pay off their loan and avoid damage to their credit rating.You customer may qualify if:  Owner-occupant (rental or vacancy considered by lender on a case by case basis)  At least two months delinquent at time of closing  Arms Length Transaction This is an expression used to describe a transaction between persons in which each acts in their own self-interest.

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Replaced old carpeting with LVP flooring, installed custom-built closet and pantry cabinetry, updated all electrical switches and fixtures to Decora trim, added recessed lights and switches throughout Kitchen and Living rooms, updated the landscaping for curb appeal, repainted throughout property.

Location wasn't picked for the customers benefit. 

You need someone that clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

To get this level of information, I would likely do individual gross-to-net invoices for each booking using the booking platform (Airbnb, VRBO, Direct #1, Direct #2), as the "customer."