Yet, these forecasts have not come to pass.The expert, who has been unwavering in their analysis, estimated that defaulted CRE loans would only comprise about 2% of total loans, amounting to $92 billion.

Scrutinize financial records and forecasts to ensure they align with market trends and property performance.Legal and Compliance Issues: Zoning violations, unresolved legal disputes, or non-compliance with regulations pose significant risks to your investment.

And the tools of the trade are always provided by the contractor, not his client.If your contract does not include some timeline for completion and/or milestones, I'd add it into future ones.

I am however handy, I have a degree in biology and I do have a trade skill set in automotive mechanics, and I am always willing to return the favor for anyone pointing me in the right direction.

Our plan is to keep trading up over time!  

You can't forecast the future.

That's why you invest, don't trade, in physical assets. 

It depends on if your real property trade or business is being a professional investor.

Are you talking about subbing it out to all the different trades yourself?

Ultimately Im looking to build equity in the home to eventually leverage and purchase another property or sell and trade up (1031).