Busy is a choice.

OR tell him the property is already sold, and maybe just structure the whole thing as if he has no choice really, it's all just "After-the-fact" Stuff...?

We'll have had what seems like a valuable conversation, and then they will ask what color house I prefer, or what the "1% rule" is, or if I prefer wood/metal fences.

If things are tight, renting is always a safe choice $$-wise, because of the price of flexibility.Your plan doesn't sound bad- but there is no best plan for everyone.

Any contractors you prefer to work with?

Good Morning BP, I am currently helping my out of state investor manage his properties.  I handle the maintenance and most decisions regarding his properties, we do have a property management company handling the rent...

There's nothing wrong with doing so but I prefer not to (mainly because with the exception of my primary residence no agent has ever brought me good deals).In my last deal the seller's agent was the dual agent.

Most of my markets generally prefer clean and modern compared to all original restored.

I put a disclosure that I am the principal in the transaction not taking a fee.. and I am buying for PROFIT or LOSS  … they sign and acknowledge that.. and if they want to sell for what I want to pay .. deal is done.if your think your going to tell someone their house is worth X when its really worth Y just so you can make a big spread that is greater than your commission or tell them your not taking a commission.. then that's your choice..Although do keep in mind most wholesale deals are distressed wrecked houses that need rehab etc.. and commission are negotiable.. there is no law of charging a higher commission for tough to sell properties.. if that is what your aiming to do.. 00I worked a builder out of a 22  duplex's he had built was having a tough time selling.. he wanted 30

Pay off your Mom... if she wants to go in on the next deal great but let that be her choice after u pay her back..