This will give you an idea of the layout/condition for the entire building.

It seems counter-intuitive that they would give me tips to access their same agents or contractors as it seems we would then be competing for the same deals from the agent, priority time with the contractor, etc.  

I'll keep reading on boards and hopefully get a better intuitive understanding of what is a good return.I keep comparing it to the common alternative of throwing it in a passively managed index fund and what I would expect the return to be there.

The free list is not as helpful if you want to drill down to the most motivaed buyers.I just went to the link you sent... .download the one that says Layout for Delinquent Taxes ;-)Good Luck and thanks again!

Why not use Intuit Payment Network to send those checks?

.______________________________________________ The upfront agreementIn order for the upfront agreement to work, you need to frame it as a very fair, 2 way business agreement.Here is a possible exchange…After the walk through, you’re sitting at the kitchen table, looking at both mom and dad the sellers.I fold my hands and I looked very solemn, I try to give them is kind of an expression is possible, as sincere as possible, I have my legal pad, a pen, and a blank letter of intent in front of me.I also have a folder of comps and rental information on the subject property.So here’s the upfront agreement…Investor: “So Bob and Susan thanks for the walk through, I just wanted to talk about how I’d like to see our business relationship work.My job is to look at the property, look at all the financial information, then make a decision, on the spot.To keep coming back over and over thinking about possible deals is not what I do.What I do isif the location is right,the condition of the property is right,the layout of the property is right,the existing financing payments are right, andthe attitude of the sellers are right,then my job is to put together the deal structure that works for me,and I basically give the project the green light.Not a yellow light or a red light, but green light,the analogy here is that we go forward and get the paperwork done tonight.To keep coming back is not a good business plan, takes up too much time and nothing gets done.

Some people are demolishing the whole house, some people install a new kitchen every year.I look on craigslist daily and find one with measurements and layout to fit my space. 

We need a structural engineer and someone to help us with the design layout of the new kitchen, laundry room, half-bath,and living space and the layout of the Master bedroom and master bath.we are in Greensboro North Carolina so we would like someone local.with an architect be the best person for the interior changes?

The home was in pretty rough shape (layout wise, finish wise) so im hoping the assessed value will increase by that 20k but as we know only time will tell haha.

I use Intuit's Payment Network and love it- you can choose not to accept credit cards and transactions are $.50/each if you don't accept credit cards.Kelly