In the meantime, I would like know where to look for decent contractors to perform some light repair and renovation work?

So I can put my terms, such as a non refundable deposit, rights to the contract if assignee fails to perform on C.O.E, rights to communicate with escrow agent after assignment.Im not a realtor, new investor.Any escrow agents in SFV, California whom are familiar with assaignments

I wonder how the mini-split would perform as a heating device for cold places, like Detroit.Anyone with experience?

What type of security does typical hard money loaners require?

I am trying to secure funds for my first flip. 

I would analyze it both ways:Current Rents - Determine my offer based on how it's currently performingAdjusted Rents - Determine how it will perform once I get it stabilized at market value

Considering possible interior and exterior damage from the large dog of the remaining tenants, and other damage that may not become evident until prepping house for next tenant, how can we handle the refund of security deposit to MIL couple, since, per the text of the lease: “All Lessees are jointly, severally and individually bound by, and liable under, the terms and conditions of this Lease.”?

Adding to the shock was that he was using the shower and the projectile striking him wasn't the shower head, but the faucet to the tub"As the pictures will show, the faucet was not secured to the shower wall - which there was no way for us to know until the incident occurred - and the pipe connecting to it has a lot of dirt and build up. 

Wait a bit to understand how your property performs and readjust your strargey for next one. 

I don't know whether this is typical, but my experience is based on several years buying foreclosures, and my wife as a VP for a finance company with non performing loans, many of which were real estate.First, for the foreclosures I looked at, most if not all were at public auctions.