Tenants often think landlords have magical procurement powers that regular people don't have.

What is your most effective avenue for procuring deals, specifically flips and BRRR's?

My unit is in Purple Parrot Resort.

Before signing off, I'd like to parrot one note from the Oracle of Omaha which I think is true today more than ever before:"Whatever abilities you have can't be taken away from you.

In real estate, procuring cause is most important in defining who is getting a commission.  

Learn the different techniques that are out there, to procure properties.

I just want to make sure he doesn't abscond is all.I know I could put a lien on his home per BP podcasts but i don't wanna go that route and just want to find someone reputable.I've listened to a bunch of podcasts to see it from the GC's end and understand they're just as scared of not getting paid, which speaks to the downpayment.I guess I just need to lets one go and take my time procuring the guy who'll work with little to no down which seems nonexistent in this market for GC's.....mind you I have had subs and handymen work for me prior no payment til finished and all went well.. this is a 40k General Congractor job, not exactly a handyman, so maybe my previous wording conflated the 2, as if I were a GC I wouldn't demo until i had some security on a 40k budget as well.I cant think of any GC on a $40k budget (its a basic rental flip, so not looking for high end materials here) starting demo with zero down unless this is the 10th job with the client.. are we talking of the same budgets?

Or to parrot Boglehead investing advice:  If you won the game, stop playing. 

A parrot could sell your home if you could only train it to say "above ask".

This protects the buyer from having to pay for an appraisal if the deal falls through.Several factors influence how much an appraisal will cost, including the type of loan the buyer procures, the city where the house is located, and the size of the property.