Use Milestone-Based PaymentsNever pay large upfront amounts.

That's a solid win and a great milestone to build on!

Most investors I know break payments into stages tied to progress, like an initial deposit to start (usually 25–33%), then additional draws as certain milestones are completed, and the final payment only after the work is fully done and inspected.

Talk to an investor‑savvy GC and a local PM before offering, get written scope and milestone draws, and pressure‑test the exit with conservative ARV and rent comps.

New MLO Looking for Brokerage Insights 🏠I Just passed the NMLS exam—feels great to have that milestone accomplished!

Buying your first property is a huge milestone and this group is a great place to learn and connect with others on the same journey.

Getting that first fix and flip done, especially with just 10% down is a huge milestone.

Hey Kyle,Congrats on getting your first duplex — seriously, that’s a big milestone.

. - If tenant alerts us they will be late, our standard response thanks them for letting us know, but we are contractually obligated to send them a 7-Day - which they can ignore if they pay before the 7 days is up.2) We have 6 Milestone triggers when we try to contact the tenants to offer Payment Plans & Cash-for-Keys:- When 7 days is up, before we send to attorney for court date- When we receive Court Date Notice from court- When we receive Eviction Judgment after court date- When Michigan's 10-days to pay-to-stay is up- When we schedule bailiff- Day before bailiff date3) Our Payment Plans are formal, in writing and tenant MUST commit to specific Payment Dates & Amounts.

Release tied to delivery of vacant, undamaged units (or after specific milestones like writ executed).Seller-paid legal: seller funds your attorney retainer from proceeds.Per-diem penalties for every day past a hard date that units remain occupied.Cash-for-keys budget pre-approved with the seller.