Regular Inspections: Conduct frequent site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards are met.

Contrary to what everyone seems to be saying these days, a good agent is worth their weight in gold.

One thing I did note is my insurance is $3K a year lower due to the monitored fire suppression system in these larger properties versus my smaller properties that sleep 12 or less built close to the same time.As someone who has lived in Illinois twice, the politicians there don't care if people burn as long as they can tax and spend. 

His lawsuit and others have no weight.

Obviously, the rules will differ from state to state.The most successful buyers have trusted bidders with cashier’s checks in multiple denominations (for cash sales) and the actual buyers have field runners and people to monitor multiple prospective properties at a given time and check sales status for postponements due to BK, etc.This is the case in larger metro markets where many properties could go to sale but few do so.There are often better ways to acquire properties then auctions.

 $192,000 per acre.I might have to lose some weight to fit in that 36 belt so we can go another 20 feet up.  

As many have said the status of the relationship between GC and owner will carry a lot of weight in terms payment terms.

If it is block construction the engineers will make you beef up the slab and add piles to support the new weight of the second floor.

Easier for you to monitor & manage you property while building your portfolio.

Ensure they send pictures and reports so you can monitor progress.4.Hire Trusted Contractors: Work only with contractors who come highly recommended by people you trust.