Your insights into how these smaller, specialized shops operate and the value one can bring by helping them modernize are incredibly valuable.

I would love to help you find a property in Auburn, but I am also interested in investing myself.

The forums are a great place to learn how to or how not to do something, ask questions and engage, it helps you and others learn.

Quote from @Richard Damian: Quote from @Richard Damian: i have been investing in lawton  , going  on the 3rd year here , good market , but very tricky on areas , very chopped up areas ( good /bad )  but get with a good realtor  and they can help  , money to be made , still here investing  , out of Houston Tx   Micheal , what area  is the houses located ?   

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

If you need assistance with the setup, my best friend is a lawyer who specializes in these matters and can help.

In some cases, your lender may be able to assist (as a courtesy) to help you get the resources you need to get back on track (e.g., other borrowers in your market, contacts for tried and proven contractors, etc).Of all things to do, you should not hide and ignore phone calls.And last but not least, if none of that works, list the property in hopes to recoup your losses and let another investor take over and get out of the project and take the lessons you learned and apply them to the next one.

If you talk with your insurance carrier, they may help make the decision for you.We would never allow hot tubs. 

Hope this helps you in your REI journey. 

I think the investor was struggling with too many properties and insufficient help to finalize the projects, which was understandable.