Should I just go with shingle to get the job done quicker, save some money and not have to worry about theft (yes, even from a 3 story building)?

In addition, he was trying to help me out and begin the reno so I could rent it quicker.  

thanks BP, you help the day go by quicker.  

The best way to deal with this is to bring resolution that helps both of you.

Real estate investing is good but remember if it can go wrong it will at some point and the quicker you accept and prepare for that, the better you'll be.

According to Gary Keller (The Millionaire Real Estate Investor), learning to save for investments is one of the prime characteristics that separates investors from consumers.The good news is that you have come to this resolution so much sooner than many people.

You're already making an income that would probably take you awhile to make if you become an agent and that income will help you get to your investing much quicker. 

If you don't understand the social aspects, demographics and governmental influences you won'tn get far in making some quicker money legally.Another area is revitalization and rehabilitation of property, that is what flippers are doing.

If you invest in your kitchen you will attract renters quicker and more consistently than if you invest in another bedroom..

I am looking for methods for searching properties for every doument recorded against a property , e.g, deeds, morgages , contractor liens , tax liens , foreclosure fillings, ect.