Sadly, many of their painting jobs, especially cut-ins, look like a passed out drunk could paint better.So, while its nice to have the tenant just do stuff for you, you still have to figure out the quality of work aspect. 

Trying to build out a portfolio to serve as a second job post first retirement. 

As a lesson learn, I will make a bullet proof lease next time.If I was in your position and you have a very good lease, I would tell them they broke the lease by not having the landlord approve the "mold inspection" which is under the repair,inspection,improvement category on my lease and file for eviction if they want to play that game.

@Jordan Moorhead The DOD opened a pathway for service members do some job training before transitioning out of active service.

Will have to learn on the job, or partner up with an experience investor to learn from him.I also lack experience in estimating repairs since i have only done couple of flips, but:1.

Yes, HMLs are higher in interest rate on average but if it allows you to get the job done and stabilize properly I don’t see a difference between HML and a private lender.

Increase equity and improve the property's cash flow.Commercial Real Estate Exit Strategies: Refinancing, selling, or transitioning to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for commercial properties.

I am limited to house hack only in Chicago because of my job with the Chicago Fire Department.

The market is pretty tough right now and business is slow, so is it legal to go out and get another job while being a mortgage lender at the same time?

Hey @Julia R. my handyman is paid on the same schedule as you just explained, he will get a call from me handle the job and then send me the invoice.