@Jd Martin Mechanic lien laws are true on a federal level, but they are useless if it is owner occupied and will not be sold in the near future, or they could buy a lien bond to have it lifted and you end up chasing your money with no additional compensation and most probably a negotiated settlement.

Once I have more teeth in the game, willing to break my other investments and put them in RE5.

What's the difference between a termite bond vs treatment?

It takes at least 3-4 flips to cut your teeth on them.

After the election there was a huge huge drop in the bond market, as we can also see in the interest rate spike.  

I get far more in interest than I would in a CD or bond.

They work hard and do the job right, complete their work on time, clean up when they’re done, charge prices that won’t leave your jaw hanging on the floor, and they’re licensed, bonded, and insured.

Hello,I'm relocating to Sioux Falls, SD for at least a couple of years and am looking to buy a fixer (I like to build in equity and my wife is an Architect and Project Manager) to be our primary residence, then rent it out if/when we move away.I'm an experienced real estate investor (buy + hold for rent) but don't have a team anywhere near South Dakota.Would appreciate referrals for:Real Estate Agent (ideally experienced in income properties but I've checked out the purchase and rental markets in Sioux Falls remotely and really just need someone for showings and the transaction)Inspector (someone extremely thorough - I need to know exactly what I'm getting into so I can plan and budget properly)Contractor (looking for licensed, bonded, experienced, inexpensive but reliable - I'm willing to pay more for durable and low-maintenance rehabs and renovations)Property Manager (I will no longer be living in the area when the property becomes a rental)Handyman (if I don't find a Property Manager I like, I'll manage remotely but will need someone who can respond to urgent and/or low $ maintenance issues - I'll remotely hire trades to deal with bigger issues.  

( checked by licensed/insured/bonded pro)if you flip, remember your renovation has to stand a buyers inspections: pull permits for everything!

I don't want to wait years to cash out on a CD or bond.