Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant.

@Walchli DonnaIs this where you take a line of credit and use it to pay your regular mortgage but put all your deposited money into a HELOC?

His hint was that it is the responsibility of the contractor and PM to make sure it is secured as they knew I was not in town on a regular basis.  

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When economic activity is explosive, there is a natural increase in demand for the currency required to facilitate it. 

Is there a regular schedule for the meet up?

I regularly attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Years ago, when I was in the retail leasing phase, I was regularly presented with this sort of nonsense and consistently refused to sign.

It's encouraging and a bit discouraging but I think that is the nature of the business.

You don't have the benefit of maximizing cost segregation, long term capital gain, 1031 exchange, refinancing / lending, passive income vs regular income, etc.  3.