If they don't have that experience, they would need to team up with someone who does have experience, and probably not just a general contractor and team.

It's a high-end experience featuring a private hot tub with mountain views, high-speed SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi, a custom UFO Playscape, and EV charging.

Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.

Hard money lending is not for the faint of heart and giving money to people in distress typically never ends well. 

.- Taxes on your current gain are deferred until the end of 2026. 

Well, most "handymen" in my experience are barely handy at all.

In the end it will you who will suffer.

You could still end up stuck with the property after you complete renovations. 

You would likely end up with some positive cash flow and profit on the backend.

Just make sure it’s with someone experienced — or you’ll end up “partnering” on lessons, not profits.Seller financing or sub2 deals: In slower markets, 10–15K can be enough to cover arrears, closing costs, and a small seller down payment.