One group did not deliver on what they promised- not even close, and we wasted quite a bit of money. 

Closed, under renovation.

We support all of our community members and we are closely monitoring the developments, news, and travel advisories to Florida.

This approach allowed us to proceed quickly and efficiently, ensuring the project stayed on track.

That would free up $35K to use for renovations of another DP on another REI.That should still allow you to cash flow while savings funds and staying cash fluid.   

How am I able to recover my funds at closing without assigning contract? 

I finally received a demand letter from a "nonprofit attorney" representing the tenant, claiming that the tenant was living in uninhabitable conditions—typical for a non-paying tenant, I guess—and now she wants to "renegotiate" the rent and keep living in the same space.She has been filing complaints with various government departments, but all the cases were minor and have been closed.

Have to look for a lender who will get you closed, good rates and a clean process.

I'm looking for both good and bad experiences to help me decide if I should proceed or stay away as a beginner in Fort Wayne.

But guests (and myself when we recently stayed there) have noticed their feet get black from dirt.