The public is encouraged to report suspected equity-stripping schemes via the AG’s consumer protection office.AzagWhat It Means (No Sugar-Coating)This isn’t a small backyard dispute—the state is cracking down hard on what appears to be a systemic, predatory real estate operation.The involvement of title firms and law firms suggests the scheme had a veneer of legitimacy, making it all the more dangerous.

Plus, since they can cut and paint to size, shipping costs is less, and they stock way less material on hand.Imported treated pine lumber is astronomical since their pines trees were wiped out by the pine beetle and they also don't have a coating/impregnation process for the raw timber.

Their solution was to ask the guest to re-submit the request (and click correctly on bringing pets although VRBO's system defaults to one animal and they're bringing two so I'd have to edit the quote again at some point).

I mean basic stuff: a fresh coat of paint, swapping out dated light fixtures, replacing outlet covers, deep-cleaning the carpets, or pressure washing the exterior.

Installed a backyard fence for privacyBuilt a fire pit seating area that turned out really coolCut in a kitchen passthrough/breakfast bar for an open feelRefinished the bathtub and vanityInstalled a new toilet (full bathroom renovation planned for later)Built new cabinet doors from scratch to save money; couldn’t refinish the old ones and buying new was too priceyNow I’m tackling scraping and skim coating all the popcorn ceilings before painting.This place is already looking and feeling so much different, and I’m excited to see how the numbers turn out once I get to the refi stage.For those of you who have done a live-in BRRRR:Any tips on staying sane while living in the middle of renovations?

Consistent income, clean record, stable employment, lack of animals & life situation are easily as important to me. 

Instead what I got was captain obvious trying to sound smart and look cool with his animation.

Meanwhile I've had guests steal things, sneak animals in, and just act like plain bums and liars. 

The friend applied however they just lost their job, has a credit score below requirements and has 2 pets (emotional support animal and a service dog). 

Proposed animals (size/breeds) <--- NOTE I DO NOT USE THE WORD, "PETS"6.)