Definitely echo the sentiments that $0 money investing is much more myth and marketing snake oil than being plausible.Closest thing I know to quick easy funding is a 0 fee, 0% credit card balance transfer but not everyone can command 30K plus credit limits and I wouldnt recommend that path unless you are equipped to handle that debt once the promotional APR expires

With oil prices slated to remain low for a few years, we have a slow down looming in my industry.Currently I know very little about REI, but I am a quick study, and very excited to learn and meet new people.

i work in the oil and gas industry as my day  job and i have reluctantly lived in houston for many years now. 

Nathan, if they are the old 1980's/1990s' wood, I have had luck just cleaning/deglossing with TSP (cuts all past oils/dirt from kitchen) and a scrub sponge (use rough side), rinse and then go with Polyshades (stain/poly in one).

Steve & I are working on several existing production oil deals.

You're from the heart of oil country.  

I presently work in the Oil and Gas industry and travel anywhere from 6-10 months out of the year.

Has the oil down turn effected the Houston market very much?

It is a super easy sell on the transaction side (or can be)--think: no major update (floors, fixtures, paint, etc), no vacant time to fix or sale, no marketing costs or time (like realtor fees or 6 mos on market )...So you may be able to shave some off on that, giving seller easier time of it (but maybe not 20-30%)..Best of luck..

Lots of good stuff going on in Oklahoma right now in spite of oil prices :-).