Unless you are confident in estimating the renovations needed, I would highly recommend getting a contractor's professional opinion of the rehab costs.

Quote from @Marc Winter: Of course, a skill like that is marketable! 

However when a great property that fits what we like (ugly and a great price where we can use our skills to make it beautiful) comes around that we can take advantage of our position and get it, we want to be knowledgeable about that property type and be able to jump on it. 

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You could also talk to professionals like attorneys or CPAs who might know people interested in lending.

Where to find/hire a full time, skilled and licensed handyman4. 

Show up to court on time, have all of your paperwork ready, be polite and professional, stick to the facts. 

Research contractors better Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You often see them in coastal areas where the houses are on stilts to prevent damage from king tides or storm damage from flooding.They were a way to do foundations pre-1900 in a lot of areas, especially here in the northwest.