Started with paint and carpet rehabs and now run a construction company that does everything from Paint and Carpet to new construction and historic restoration.

I found it very interesting that you can purchase a 1-4 unit but nowhere on the VA site do they mention that at least not that I was able to find.http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap06.aspRestoration of Entitlement: Veterans can have previously-used entitlement "restored" to purchase another home with a VA loan if:The property purchased with the prior VA loan has been sold and the loan paid in full, orA qualified Veteran-transferee (buyer) agrees to assume the VA loan and substitute his or her entitlement for the same amount of entitlement originally used by the Veteran seller.

The objective is to restore the natural state of this poorly cared for forest.

There is very few comparisons in the area for that size and configuration.The southern part of this neighborhood is in a redevelopment and revitalizing area, and there are alot of homes being restored/renovated to attract a stronger rental base

This article, Banking bill restores seller financing, describes House Bill 1124 that restores seller financing for less than four mortgage loans in a year.

The economy was in the toliet and it wasn't the right time to restore the bldgs.

Has anyone out in BPland used one of these or perhaps another deck product that promises to restore a deck to its original beauty and last a decade?

I will definitely get additional quotes, I got a few smaller quotes from a handyman and the GC is comparable on restoring the floors and painting the house, which leads me to believe that he's got decent prices...

Home is a restored craftsman bungalow with hardwood floors, basement for laundry and storage, detached garage and yard. 

It was never meant to be anything more than a subfloor, but I have heard many people including myself thinking they can restore the hardwood floor.