Sub 2 people must have this problem too - how do you deal with it?

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Then they have to sign a W-9 before we'll pay them.So, we've never had to deal with illegals, etc.

Last summer a contractor that was building us two pergolas and grilling stations had to take $3K off his bill because he passed the deadline he agreed was easily achievable.As for how to deal with your current situation, prodding is about all you've got.

@Maxwell Deal Thank you, that's very helpful.

It takes a long time to find an off market deal.

Every deal has a challenge—whether it’s a seller with an unclear title, a property with zoning issues, or just finding the right buyer who actually sees the value.I’ve been navigating all of this while working on land and mobile home deals, and honestly, the problem-solving side of it is what keeps me hooked.

The deal fell into my lap.

Example: Rent: $2,000/month Expenses (50% Rule): $1,000/month Mortgage: $900 Estimated Cash Flow: $100/monthIf the deal still looks good, move to something likeBreak Down of Actual ExpensesFixed Expenses (Every Month) Mortgage (P&I) – Principal & interest from your loan.

I want to start building our portfolio and would love some experienced help with direction.Over the past ten years, it seems like I've had numerous deals/ideas that just didn't come to fruition and I'm just feeling a bit defeated.