No one will sell you a general liability policy for less than 10 times the insurance a PA contractor needs, so...As you can see, pretty much the whole Pennsylvania GC registration licensing system is all smoke and mirrors designed to give the public a cheap illusion of confidence in an army of bumbling handymen and to keep a second army of insurance industry lobbyists fat and happy.It's a bit different if you want an electrician's license for the city, and plumbing licenses, yeah, they're the real deal.There is absolutely no conflict between being a PA-registered or Pittsburgh-licensed GC and having a real estate license.

I only bought them if they had big equity so that I could sell them within 6 months if I need to and get a nice big fat check LOL. 

If they are charging a higher fee, they may either be giving you some back in rate or they are just fat with overhead and have to charge it.   

The thought of the old fat guy smoking a $500 cigar at the club, bragging his azz off is usually one not the picture of a successful person, as he likes people to think, he'll also be sure to be setting himself to be taken down by those with means.

I am a big believer in the 80/20 principle and "trimming the fat" so I really like what you said with "what works vs. what doesn't".

A fat flip deal would have enough to cover UBIT and still blow up the IRA.Here is one of the quickest and bets ways to blow up a SDIRA: Lock up contracts with EMD's (earnest money depoists from your IRA (or options) and then assign the contracts or sell the options.

This in turn depends on numerous factors: how hard the homes are to sell, how much marketing they need, what the typical commission is in the area, how hot the area is, etc.One word of advice: pigs get fat but hogs get slaughtered.

Lots of ash is water soluble.

(Fat chance you'll see Scott Yancey or Dave & Pete in here offering helpful info....)"

In 15 years you'll have fat cash flow too. 2- If the -$1000 absolutely kills you, then refi into a 30 year and break even, per your above calcs.I really think your best play is to keep this home as rental, and buy a new place.