If we own a bunch of STRs in the same area our income is volatile so we should seek to have high cash and retire debt pretty aggressively. 

@Guanghui ZhuIf these are land deals and you are not made whole after foreclosure in most states you should be able to obtain a deficiency judgment as you know the borrower is not living there and may own a primary residence.You could get a judgment against the borrower on their primary home and seek to foreclose on that propertyPeople tend to take things much more seriously when it’s against their home vs a vacant lot

After you find one good contractor you can get referrals from them that is another great way.Of course, word of mouth is the best as @Kyle Curtin had mentioned from other investors, if you can get them to share their contractors.Attend local REIA meetings and seek out contractors and as always get referrals and always check those references.  

Hey all,First time poster here. I’m looking for advice with my current situation and may have a few options, here it goes. I am interested in a property in my neighborhood, close to my current residence, that is for s...

But free it ain't, and seek to pay slave labor cheap, well, your gonna get what you went for.

Jim, what are you seeking to do, lets connect, we may or may not be a good fit : ) 

In the process of closing on a duplex in Columbus Ohio. I'm looking to work with a broker who can shop around for the best quotes. Would appreciate any referrals thanks!

You need to hire an experienced eviction attorney and seek their advice how to proceed, and then do exactly what they say.

Foreclosures, especially those which are sold significantly below market, are not as common in {many/most parts of} Canada due to a few factors, but primary amongst them is the lenders fiducial duty to seek fair market value and the preference of the 'A' lenders to use Power of Sale over foreclosure.

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