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Originally Posted by dad911 View Post
Priced an extensive home remodel, touching almost every area of the house, north of $100k. Friend/relative of a previous homebuyer.

After 3-4 rounds, presented the final quote, contract and construction docs ready to sign. All previously explained and agreed. The owner turns to me and says "Of course we will consider this as a mutual investment in this real-estate. You do the work now, and when we eventually move and sell the house, we'll both reap the benefits"
BWAH HAHAHAHAH!

"Yes, $100k in advance of the work (because now i don't trust you to pay) and then if you give me another $50k when you sell the house years from now, I'll take it."
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