Quote from @Jules Aton: A bit off topic but I will never buy what I think might be a fluff up from an old Harry Homeowner type again without pricing it as a near gut job.

Not common, but for the right situation it works like a micro-bridge at the front end of the transaction.

Every person I’ve seen win has one thing in common: they owned something early.

Your input can help other investors avoid pitfalls and better prepare for common issues, especially with tougher inspection requirements and varying neighborhood dynamics.What’s been your experience?

My REI story is that I have worked multiple full-time jobs for over a decade to store up the capital to invest in REI.

For a rehab job that takes 12 weeks it would be way too much.

One of my favorite parts of this business is helping newer investors understand the pacing of a flip, avoid common renovation surprises, and run numbers that actually reflect local Minnesota market dynamics.I’m here to learn, to stay sharp, and to connect with other investors — especially those working in the Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth, St.

When they are of a reasonable age, I do plan on making them W-2 employees and paying them for jobs that they can actually do.

Mark, this is a common frustration with risks of this type the last few years.

If they’re experienced in foreclosure lending, they should know it’s common not to inspect the interior.