In many cases, having these protections in place can also strengthen your leverage in disputes or negotiations, leading to better outcomes.To navigate these challenges with confidence, surround yourself with a trusted team of professionals.

This would be illegal unless the loans were already assigned over to the Lender and held in escrow or trust at custodian. 

If you have a GC you trust, then it shouldnt be much of anymore work on your end. 

A few additional details that might help clarify my approach and constraints:The tenants have been respectful and reliable.When I moved (about 4 hours away), I felt fortunate to find tenants I could trust with the home.

If it it a Deed of Trust state, the lender can sell under certain circumstances, such as non-payment, to protect their interests.

Here’s what I include in my lender packet:Deal overview – address, photos, ARV, compsPurchase & rehab budget – detailed scope of work, timelinesExit strategy – flip, refinance, or rental (with estimated profit or cash flow)Security – how their loan will be protected (typically a promissory note + deed of trust)Track record – short summary of past deals or team experienceTerms – what I’m offering (interest rate, length of loan, points, payment terms)The key is transparency and communication.

Visibility Equals OpportunitySocial media allows you to build brand visibility and trust at scale.

Starting with a smaller multi (4–8 units) in a strong area lets you gain hands-on experience with management, tenant turnover, and minor rehabs while building relationships with a property manager, lender, and CPA you trust.

If they know we have their best interests at heart, we become a trusted advisor.

His greatest value is me trusting him.