Get an Eminent Domain Attorney FirstA local eminent domain attorney is worth their weight in gold—especially on the appraisal and appeal side.They can coordinate the independent appraisal, negotiate with the city, and handle the legal steps if you dispute the offer.2.

If you’re out of state, a solid local PM is worth their weight in gold.

We can help by managing any existing tenants so you can focus 100% on the rehab, running short-term rentals on parts of the property to generate income while you're flipping, and coordinating the final cleaning and touch-ups to get the property show-ready for buyers.It's not about complicating the process—it's about bringing in a specialist to take some weight off your shoulders and boost your bottom line.

Please contact me if you are one or know one.Sounds like you engaged a broker who has done all the work and now you’d like to “squeeze” the agreed upon fee down and shop around for the lowest price from a broker who can provide a low price because all the heavy lifting has been done by someone else.  

., 60/40 or 70/30): This is a more nuanced approach where the split is based on who does the "heavier lifting."

Personally, if I didn’t need the equity for another purchase, I’d hold onto it and let the low interest rate and long-term appreciation do the heavy lifting.

I hired this contractor from one of the online portals who is no longer lifting the phone.The PM took 3 days until today to find out what the issue is.

Hey @Marc Shin, like others have said, no big deal.Just make sure you get setup with service like any other hard system in your property.Our house has a lift pump system.

Hey Alison, sounds like you’ve done a ton of heavy lifting already, and it’s clear the real question isn’t about a few doors or a fence—it’s about whether this house is serving your bigger goals.From a resale standpoint, the little cosmetic items you mentioned (doors, fence, landscaping) won’t make or break value if the major systems and structure are already handled.

Focus on Health & Safety First • Electrical hazards, roof leaks, HVAC issues, or plumbing concerns carry more weight than cosmetic items.