I also have a wife who is in general extremely skeptical about anything REI-related, but at the same time, she understands its power as an investment vehicle.

You (the partial buyer) then collect 60 months of payments, and starting in month 61 the payments revert back to the original seller of the note who owns the back end.This is a powerful strategy which can be very beneficial to both the seller and the buyer for many reasons, such as:- Allows the seller to recapitalize some of their investment or raise needed cash without selling the entire note- Allows the partial buyer to get into the note for a much lower cost

The Due Diligence PeriodOne of the stipulations in the contract is that water and power must be turned on before the due diligence period starts ( the house was vacant).

Tore out carpets and finished hard woods, painted entire house (interior), power washed What was the outcome?

More power to  you.

Whatever you do, don't seek self help and try to shut off power, remove doors, etc.

I do not believe that he is connected with anyone in Colorado.His website that is on BBB is www.bridgehouseamerica.com.That site is no longer active, so I was correct in my statement.His company has relocated from AZ to CA and is now www.bridgehouseinvestors.comHe verbally agreed to pay me June rent tomorrow (Mon Aug 12, 2019) and stated to send him repairs for damages the tenant caused.Here is hope that this can be resolved amicably.I will update this post once I receive the money we are owed. the power of BP..   

@Casey Powers I guess we will agree to disagree.

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Invested in common areas, exterior improvements, power washed, re-paved, etc., Did light cosmetic upgrades that make a big difference in retaining and attracting new tenants.