@Dan Constantine they’re the best, reputation wise turnkey provider.

So far you have purchased it with hard money, and before you refinance it is recommended that you complete the rehab and rent it out so it is performing and in the best possible shape condition wise for the refinance. 

If the economy collapsed and brought down a part of the financial system with it, the Trustee will settle your claim in cash, not gold.The real irony is the price of gold could be skyrocketing and the ETF’s could be going bankrupt at the same time.Given these issues long-term investors would be wise to avoid gold ETF’s.

There is no difference tax wise setting up a multi member LLC, you just have an additional return to file for the partnership. 

You have to wait for her and be patient cos it has to be at her own pace and with no pressure other wise she will resist. ( I dont know why, but in general women are wired to protect and conserve) And all she sees when you tell her about RE is RISK and PROBLEMS. ultimately is the fear of the unknown. ( She is protecting her household) Automatic reaction. 

If your private lenders are financing others, it would be wise to verify their liquidity often, as offering 100% financing could exhaust their capital pretty quickly to other borrowers

Is it wise to use this gained equity in buying another property in my area where buying a rental can mean somewhere around 500k?

After you know the problem, then you have a better chance at coming up with a resolution.It sounds like you are dealing with an unbalanced person so using extra caution and tact would be wise.

I think I’ll work on paying off the debt first it makes more sense credit wise and in the long haul.

Originally posted by @James Wise: Landlord hugging their deadbeats on the way out?