The locksmith is coming Monday, I got a verbal from the bank to accept less than full amount on the lates and penalties and might be able to get this place nailed down by mid-March or so.

Anyway, last year I got nailed by AMT taxes.

There are alternate methods of financing, but it seems like a traditional lender would be able to help you on this one.Seems like you'll be able to make some money on this one if you can nail it down.

Q: Does this hourly rate include running to the home center for a box of nails?

That way when I discovered large things after I was into the job I could still get them delivered.Of particular note was 5# boxes of nails.

Go down to Home Depot and pick up a few bundles of wooden stakes and some nails.

I would probably try and use the cash you just made off your car to put down on a home for yourself first, and probably sell anything else that wasn't nailed down to generate some more cash.

He hit the nail right on the head.

Wesley hit the nail on the head here.

They expect a government handout while they drive cars that look better than mine, get expensive hair and nail treatments, and generally sit around all day.