Unless something has changed drastically in this country, you are NOT obligated to participate in section 8.

After you  install laminate it can't evaporate moisture gets trapped and hardwood floor starts warping.

I am now focusing properties where the completed construction value is considerably higher than my construction costs, I am finishing up another 2/1 duplex where we will have builtin equity of over 20%, allowing me to finish with little money trapped in the project (the 3/1.5 finished with only 8% built in equity).Around me, it is not easy to sell a duplex as townhomes, unless they were originally built that way, There area issues with local zoning.  

It is so easy to get into the trap of wanting to get the property to the standards you would want to live in.

I found BP shortly after I barely escaped a guru trap two months ago and have been trying to soak up the articles, podcasts, posts, and recommended books ever since.

Anybody have any suggestions on how to structure a future contract so I don't end up in that trap again? 

Turns out my old house has whats called a house trap at the floor drain that needs to go. 

I don't want to get caught in that mind trap of feeling like I need to do everything myself. 

As far as finding properties, I don't want to fall into the trap of paralysis of analysis, but I am admittedly a little overwhelmed by it all right now.Hoping it all clicks once we get underway.

Hey all, I was hoping I could get some help in knowing what are the standards a property must pass. I am a Realtor helping a buyer using a VA loan. Must it be in perfect livable condition ? Are some blemishes ok ? To ...