It's not just a concern of how to prevent this from happening again but that's not my responsibility or my in-laws so we're working on getting them out of the unit.

This is especially useful if there is no clear vision or you want to save time.On the other hand, if you have taste and experience in renovations, you can do without a designer and invest the saved money in more practical things: high-quality furniture, equipment or amenities for tenants.I would consider a compromise: order only a concept layout from a designer, and do the implementation yourself.

BP rules prevent the posting of the links, but you can find them or PM me and I'll send you the links. 

I’d love to hear about:- Your biggest daily pain points in tenant communication, lease renewals, or maintenance workflows- How you currently handle accounting and financial reporting—what’s effective, what’s frustrating- Any integrations or automations you’ve implemented (or wish you could) to cut down manual work- Tips you’ve picked up for onboarding new tenants or coordinating with vendorsIf you’ve experimented with proptech tools—or even built your own—let’s compare notes.

This is particularly fitting in Spain, given that it's the second most visited country in the world, only behind France and ahead of the US.From a taxation point of view, assuming that you are both a US national and a US resident, you would pay taxes in Spain and the US but you could credit your Spanish taxes against your US taxes, as permitted by the Convention between the United States and Spain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion was originally signed in 1990, with a significant protocol amendment ratified in 2019.

Even if the sons were the problem, mom was the responsible party on paper and didn’t prevent it.

It seems like as soon as i start making the mortgage payments on behalf of the previous owner, then the lender would immediately find out and the implement the due on sale clause immediately. 

But trust me, the best results come from prevention, and prevention only happens with proactive planning.The question is—while you’re focused on today, who’s thinking months ahead for you?

I’ve also leaned harder on preventative maintenance to avoid those big, sudden capital hits.In my Co-Investing Club, we’ve been adjusting our approach by diversifying across more markets and asset types, targeting opportunities with stronger cash flow from day one, and negotiating better terms with operators to help buffer against rising expenses.It’s a tougher environment, but with sharper analysis, strategic partnerships, and the right network, it can also push us toward smarter, more resilient investing

If so, what types of controls are put in place to prevent misuse of funds or outright embezzlement?