Joe, I would NEVER guarantee any lot rent payments to parks in this market.

Joe in Ohio: I now have 3 - MHCs - 227 spaces total.

(if I sell soon, I will get some of that back)________$1,364Repair cost:$200 to handyman for labor + $200-300 for materials = $500 for repairsTotal estimated cost: $1,864 ($1,364 + $500 fix up cost)My good friend and handyman will tackle repairs on Friday and should have it done, shined up and ready to sell by Saturday or Sunday.Needless to say I was excited about closing this deal and glad I listened to my gut!

I like how you think, Joe!

Quote from @Joe Martella: How well do you know her mom? 

We have not had a court agree to our repair labor charges if we performed the repair labor against a security deposit.

Just getting started, looking at deals and was wondering if any of you investors regretted the idea of rehabbing on your own (labor).

These things are for example a owner/borrower claiming “wrongful” foreclosure; the borrower having file a bankruptcy that the parties missed; a potential claim for work performed on the property but unpaid (mechanics) lien; work paid for but for which the contractor did not pay his laborers ( workman’s lien) and any other basis a fee hungry attorney can think of to file a lawsuit.  

When I call the "landlord", I don't say that Joe Tenant put them down as their landlord.

Others have mentioned a lot of this cost may be multiple dumpster runs and treatment fees, but I'm wondering if they beat you up on labor.