I am relatively "green" to the industry but am fortunately to have a strong support system in the wings.I'm looking to build my own reputation and i'm happy to have found an ideal forum to share my encounters as I am sure I am in for an adventure.So quick, any words of advice for a young professional getting started?

Forrest Gump:It happens.Bumper Sticker guy:What, $hit?

During construction they encountered a half a million dollar hickup because the earthwork contractor encountered major difficulties.

Without knowing all the details and amount of work involved, it's very easy to get "sticker shock" when someone gives you a bid.

He even renewed your lease after he had been defaulted and a sale date had been set when he knew damn well he only had days of ownership left.I constantly encounter prospective tenants that are in similar situations, except many of them signed a lease and put down a security deposit right before the sale.

We have encountered difficulties with obtaining this loan.

I would think private money would be the best direction to go; keep your money in reserve in case you encounter any surprises on the originlal project or in the event another opportunity presents itself prior to finishing the original project; While your involved on in one project, you always have to seek out the next one.

Anyone ever encountered this situation?

Look for bumper stickers on their car.You can talk about the vehicle the appraiser drives.

Thanks all and I look forward to sharing more experiences and opportunities that I encounter.