For example, we provide all shared supplies (trash bags, dish soap, etc) so that the roommates don't fight over who's turn it is to buy supplies.

I travel a lot for work since I live out of the city where its cheap to live.Clothing/Personal care: $443.22 (15%) this would mainly consist of random things like laundry soap or deodorant, etc.

::steps off soap box::For the record my first property was a live in renovation as well...took me 6 years to buy my second property.

Tenants love to talk about their building, their landlord, the neighborhood - it's like a mini soap opera but packed with info you would not otherwise have access to.

I am interested to see what late night infomercial comprised your "research".Not saying it is a bad business...I have done it...but flipping does not leverage your skills or cash in the way that other businesses or other areas of REI would.What is the "decent" return you are trying to achieve?

The foundation of my company is a bit unorthodox, being comprised of timeless principles necessary for any lasting success to be realized. 

Here's what the wholesaler is laying out:No seller or wholesaler disclosure on the property … it's an as-is saleOne open house will be held at which the property can be viewedBuyers have 24 hours after the end of the open house to make an offer comprising simply the offer amount along with proof of fundsWholesaler selects the winning bid that night and send the buyer an assignment contract.Buyer wires a deposit (over $10k, and not called earnest money but called a deposit) to wholesaler's attorney the next morningWholesaler sends the contract between seller & wholesaler to the buyer and/or buyer's attorney1 calendar day for attorney's review (in NJ real estate contracts are not binding until both party's attorneys agree on the contract)Deposit is only refundable if title is not clearApprox 3 weeks to closeThere's no underground oil tank contingency (in NJ it's common to have the seller remove an underground storage tank).Are these steps & conditions & timing typical for a wholesale deal in NJ?

I feel like some disproportionate % of posts on BP are from folks that stepped on one of financing mines that comprise the BRRRR minefield...

(gourd decorating, scarecrows in fall, etc. spring flower, soap making or ?)

Now on a different pice of commercial property that I own I have plans to be building two large buildings that are comprised of 3 units each, (40 by 60 units 3 per building) and on a nother commercial property I have plans to put up another smaller building. (3 30 by 24 units) Any ways long story short the builder that Id like to use for my buildings wants one of my 5 acre lots that im creating.