Well having rock solid credit, I decided to leverage what I have and cash advance my credit cards, and prior to that apply for a couple more.

Also their contracts explicitly states on the SIGNING LINE:"By accepting the terms set forth and by signing below, I authorize Landvoice to charge my credit card for one (1) payment of $--" They like to refer to the prior text of renewal dates- BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT THE SIGNING LINE STATES!

Prior to making an offer the seller's agent informed us that the units were currently rented with long-term tenants - two of the units at $575 each and the third for $375.

I checked with the owner about the pay off amount prior to auction date and he found it was 208k.

But I know what kind of relationship you need to get one of those and what kind of net worth and provable income.. and its not just fico score. but you can work into those.. prior to the melt down I few more in the 50 to 100k range with WM and BOA one got called I have the other but never use it.good luck with it..

I would then vet them by checking references and asking for proof of prior work.I would even indirectly test the contractor, learn enough about fixing a home to ask a question that you know the answer to and ask them the question and see how they respond.If you have absolutely zero resources, someone on a podcast mentioned to go to your local home depot or lowes when they open and talk to some people there.  

Screening the nit-picker prior to move-in is an art.  

Palmetto Adhesive just tore down the dilapidated back end of their factory/plant. 

While some call that risky, it appears you took the necessary cautious steps prior to jumping so I call that having guts and it is commendable.I’ve been investing for almost 20 years and to see someone go from zero to 60 mph in such a short span is always impressive.

I just feel there's a lot of owners like this out there that don't look into these risks or situations prior to giving over a home or renting it themselves and end up blaming whoever they hired assuming it was a risk free business.