Do you really believe that statement (bolded above) is correct?

I removed non-useful items and added some bold:"5.

Anyway it is extremely laudable that you took such a bold plunge into real estate investing without the relevant experience, not a major issue though as there are many here that would be willing to guide you. 

I know my offer is bold but I have lost houses like this in the past and I know the numbers still work well at 61 very well.

Just this year, Bill Nye the Science Guy made a bold statement saying that the “greatest generation” has arrived.

Craig, please see bold/underlined text below from CT Law: Sec. 20-311.

Nick B that advice is very bold and comes with heavy consequences.

OTH if you took that 250K and made some bold Reit moves 10 years ago you would be sitting on well over 1 mil liquid and paying 60k annually in dividends today.

It's bold but still neutral enough to go with most decor.

@Tom HurfordThe house is 2400 square feet, brick. 4 beds, 3.5 Bathrooms, University Heights, OH (near Cleveland)ARV: $240K-$260K Initial Budget was $58KBid from contractor: $59KMaterials I am providing: $16K (incl 2k contingency) (in bold below)Rough Scope: Landscaping (clean out window wells, remulch beds, trim bushes and trees)- L: $1845Masonry ( Tuckpoint Chimney, Tuckpoint exterior masonry around porch, powerwash brick) L&M: $1200Windows (Replace 16 Windows): L&M:$3600Roof (Inspect Slate Roof): $150Gutters (Replace all gutters): L&M: $1200Deck (Powerwash and stain): L&M: $500Front Porch (Scrape and Paint Iron Railings): L&M: $100Exterior Lights (5): L:$100, M:$200Kitchen (Complete upgrade, counters, cabinets, tile floor) L&M: $11,000, Appliances: $3,000First Floor 1/2 Bath (Complete upgrade,): L:$2000, M (supplied by me):$550First Floor Master Bath (Complete Upgrade): L:$4500, M (supplied by me):$2400Second Floor Main Bath (Complete Upgrade): L:$4500, M (supplied by me):$1800Third Floor Main Bath (Complete Upgrade): L:$2000, M (supplied by me):$1600New Entry Doors and Lockset (3): L:$300, M (supplied by me):$1025Finish Basement walls and ceiling (Frame, drywall, and Trim, 400 sq ft) L&M:$10,000Finish Basement Flooring (LVP): L:$1500, M (supplied by me):$1000Refinish Hardwood (1300 sq ft): L&M: $5000Electrical (Replace outlets, switches, faceplates, interior lighting): L:$1100, M (supplied by me):$1026Paint Prep : L&M: $600Paint Interior (floor (basement), ceilings, walls, and trim): L&M:$5000Exterior Painting (Garage door, house/window trim): L&M:$2500