That way you can learn the trade from someone who understands it (without having to re-invent the wheel), while at the same time leaving your own finances out of it.

I am not here to reinvent the wheel just use what works and grow my knowledge base.

To know, like, and trust is an overused real estate cliché, but we've run a successful business around it.Once you vet your borrower I strongly suggest you not try to re-invent the wheel.

We have been talking about 2 options and want some input, we have no desire to reinvent the wheel. 1) Charge $100 extra a month for 5 months to get the deposit2) Charge $60 a month extra on the appartments and put it straight into maintiance accountAny experience with this is welcome as is other ideas.Please and Thank you

Don't reinvent the wheel here.  

Don't try to reinvent the wheel here.

@Larry SmetAlas, the tool does not possess all the North American Time Zones as both Atlantic Time and Newfoundland Time appear to be absent ;-)@Mindy JensonA standard list of world timezones (with proper ISO naming) are readily available; there is not need for the BP developers to try to reinvent.

Why re-invent the wheel?

Staining a refinished oak floor a consistent shade ain't that that easy.But you're not looking to reinvent the wheel on that floor, get a whole new look.

Learn from someone else's mistakes, don't reinvent the wheel, etc.My goal for my first deal is to financially partner on a flip with someone who has some successful rehabs under their belt so I can be involved in a deal, see firsthand all of the stages of the process, and learn the basics from someone with some proven experience.