If they aren't keeping it clean, I take it out of the deposit when they leave.

it would depend on your understanding of title and recording of Deeds, as well as drafting  the quit claim, I personally buy a lot of my portfolio at sheriff sales, and often will use my personal name until i decide what LLC im going to put it in,  I will then quit claim it to that LLC, in this case though there are no loans involved (buy on LOC then cash out after rehab) Im a broker and will draft my own quitclaim and go to the ROD office and record it. that being said, if you are asking this question on this forum I would recommend asking for guidance from a local title company, maybe pay them to do one for you, but ask them to teach you how its done. good luck  

I heard about Bigger Pockets from an ex-roommate who was involved in real estate when we were discussing ways to invest years ago.

I would be actively involved in these flips: finding the deals, analyzing the deals, writing up the offers, doing some work myself (I'm semi-handy), working with contractors, and eventually selling the properties.Naturally, I started the hunt for properties!

The former owner gave me the number of a company who cleaned it in November but they don’t answer any calls (the buyers agent, myself and my assistant all called every hour today) and their voicemail is full.

Some examples of tasks I'm looking to get done over the next few months:Install a new shelf and hanging rod in the walk-in closetPressure spray/clean some of the exterior stuccoChange the flapper valves in the toiletsFlush the water heaterAssemble a basic outdoor storage shedInstall new shower heads and a new kitchen sink faucetChange out the garbage disposalThank you in advance for any recommendations on people whom you trust.

.$2,000 to make Ready Home (750 sq foot, 1 story home) ________________________________$95.00 - Landscaping / Clean Out Flowerbeds$150 - Exterior Painting$150 - Landscaping / Tree Shrubs$250 - Haul Off (Limbs, Tires, Furniture)$225 - Full House Cleaning (One Story)$495 - Wall and ceiling repairs/Paint Touch up the house from nail holes and scuff marks Seal the joints in the bathroom Walls, trim, and doors touch up Seal above the kitchen cabinetsThis all seems excessively high to me... isnt this $15/hour work with a handyman?

@Terence Hyacinth  agreed:  most transactions in NS will involve more hassle than profit.  

Best case scenario, this could snowball into financial independence for everyone involved. 

The tenants keep the house relatively clean, and while they are late on rent alot, they are currently up to date.Thoughts?