So to get the timeline straight: you went into contract, cleaned it up, found a buyer, and then discovered the massive title issues which I assume is where the dispute began?

It’s pretty good, it shows you how to deal with different components of investing in a project and how to pick rock stars on your team to make the process smooth and avoid headaches.

I knew this offer would only have me break even and actually later I discovered I would be a little in the red. 

@Puja Shah@Noah ChappellBecause most people have different components they throw in to calculate their return, a 4.5-5.5% ROI might be good or bad. 

@Marsha Kellogg  Not looking to invest but just wanted to pass along I've applied with both Discover and SoFi personal loans recently. 

A thirteen year renovation would not be considered recent in my market; the water heater and AC would have no life remaining for insurance engagement and the roof would be considered end of life.I chose to move forward and make the improvements; it was the right decision from an appreciation standpoint - but after about 10 years, I decided to put a Statute of Limitation on my resentment of the seller for his shoddy workmanship (and I do know he misrepresented several components).Hope this at least let's you know that it happens more often than not.

Hello everyone,Just discovered this forum a few days back and immediately fell in love it, absolutely love how everyone is super helpful and friendly.I just need some advice regarding my future plans, so basically my current plans are moving to Australia and pursuing a career in real estate alongside engineering (I'm 19 currently studying civil engineering)Is building a rental empire possible in Australia(In Melbourne for example)?

It will help you discover discrepancies between what the lease states, what tenant says and what owner states.

It's amazing how quickly REI types click with 'soul mates' of a feather.I'd already decide to bail early in my career so when the 'managers' in my JOB realm discovered my pursuit of 'run down slums' (their words) they sat me down & counseled me on the fact I would lose everything. 

And then you're "shocked" to discover she has bad credit?