@Vi Huang contractors are only motivated by one thing, "Money." 

Not being able to influence the stock market also relieves you from the personal  sense of responsibility that comes with REI.About running a business vs REI: on an abstract level, a business is something that generates money as an output, an investment is something that requires money as an input.

Is it better than Hard Money loans?

However, installation costs and procedures may vary, so it's worth getting quotes from both if you're not doing the work yourself.As a hard money lender specializing in fix and flip deals, I've seen successful investors use a mix of these sources to optimize their budgets while maintaining quality.

I also make money with the overages.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $2,900,000

Cash invested: $900,000

Sale price: $4,200,000

Refinance on 2.9mm value. We funded the rehab ...

@Christopher Lynch Personally my top three areas would be the North Conway area, Lincoln Area, and Gilford area. 

In a lawsuit a judge can order full disclosure from the Land Trust of the real owner (not just the trustee) and go after the person . 

Mentors for me have come in the form of friendships over time, but honestly, most of them were made at an IN-PERSON MEETUP....there is something about physical energy that makes a huge difference.Happy to connect to share some of my experiences!

Personally, I would pass.