To these responses I just cut/paste the ad narrative into an email reply.

I was building a new laundromat in the best retail area of our town when our job site got its tools and copper robbed for the second time.

I think I can do a good enough job of listing it. 

Thus, I have worked 2 jobs (1  is self employment) for 7 years to fund purchasing a few single family homes locally. 20k is not enough to purchase IMO, that should be your savings AFTER your purchase.

Its got to be better than sitting at a job. 

They are there on time reliably, do a good job managing inventory/off site laundry, and generally do a good job cleaning overall.

That doesn't cut it for me.

Also, magistrates don't even have to be lawyers to get the job!

Fixing up a property and turning it into student housing is a smart move—steady demand and solid rental income.Great job!

By a professional estimate I mean having a contractor bid the work, not just me estimating the jobs.