I was looking into it on GroundFloor looks like a good way to make money on your money while procuring more funds elsewhere thanks for the tip.

Upon written notice, procure reasonable substitute housing during the period of the landlord’snoncompliance, in which case the tenant is excused from paying rent for the period of the landlord’snoncompliance.What I used to do is put them in another vacant unit if I had one, but if not, if it was just a day or two, I'd research a safe but affordable motel price and offer the tenant to either credit that amount of money towards their next month's rent, or I'd book the room for them. 

:Hello Everyone,I am exploring strategies on investment properties on how to procure more mortgage loan, but with higher DTI.1.

Another factor is that you've already gone way down the path of viewing theme and negotiating numbers, and so if you brought an agent on now they may not be considered the Procuring Cause.As for whether or not you should bring on an agent to represent you, I would say that depends on how much experience you have doing deals.

I'm surprised people are not utilizing escrow accounts for these matters (protects both the contractor and the customer). i don't care how large a job is. a reputable contractor should have means to procure the materials and start on the job without a customer subsidy. then, like others had mentioned, present proof of work completed/materials acquired and get paid based on that.