Yeah, chances are if the sidewalk is as poorly constructed as you can see -there's no expansion joints, mesh and there's not a sufficient gravel base beneath the existing concrete.

There is never a reason to be afraid to invest because........There are lots of people out there that are willing to help you.I take people by the hand all the time and lead them thru a couple deals untill their knees quit wobbling and they don't fall anymore.

Get a degree that can actually land you a job if you need one.I also seriously suggest a foreign language.You don't need a degree to do real esate if your ultimate goal is to wear jeans with holes in the knees and hang out with small time contractors as you do small deals.That fix and flip stuff gets mighty old when you are old enough that your knees hurt and your back is screaming by the end of the day.If you expect to get up to bigger things and swim with the big fish in real estate, lacking education puts you at a real disadvantage.

Unfortunately, I don't think there is a way to manage an asset with a "joint venture" feeling when it comes to property management.Good luck though.Sincerely,Dave

Re: the other tools that members receive, there is a remarkable opportunity using private investor money (REIT's) to joint venture the purchase of REO/short sale properties at 50-55% of FMV, and re-sell to retail buyers at 85-90% of FMV.

If not you could assign your lease option, or do a joint venture / Cooperative agreement with the home owner.

If you MUST use particle board to save $$, after they go in, run a bead of clear silicone over every single joint (do this for bath vanities too) to help prevent any water from getting to the particle board.

We (me, my brother and mother) jointly own an apartment in NYC and want to rent it out.

Better to Give a Contract For Option to Purchase and a Lease to avoid Equitable Interest.41, Joint Venture with owners - sellers on Lease Purchase on Nice Houses that do not cash flow.

You can bring other resources to the table to potentially do some joint ventures with other investors.Things like:- Time- Credit - Connections- Leads- Knowledge..etc...As to the WCRT, check out the site.