Then paint the stairs (usually 2 coats) with a Hershey's Milk Chocolate color brown (I had to get the local flavor in there - pun intended).

Knowing how to do things myself enables me to just fire someone and do the task myself in a pinch.

Originally posted by Steven Hamilton II:And finally NO you're golden retriever is not your dependent for tax purposes.My chocolate lab would probably agree with you - about the golden retriever, that is.. :-)

You have to make sure there are NO other liens or encumbrances on the property as that will hold things up and pinch your bottom line.If you are dealing with bigger lenders, like BOA, Wells, GMAC .. many of them have language in their approvals that will prevent a direct flip or back to back closing so you are likely going to have to hold title for some time before you sell to an end buyer.

Reason; workers that need to go under house may snag low wiring, could pinch a wire where stapled, shorts, possible fire hazard.

I have a good job that allows some degree of freedom (I'm at work postiong this right now...) and I can work remotely in a pinch.

You will have a way better idea if you are getting a fair price.Also, you will have the upper hand over a contractor if you are ever in a time pinch and get a high price.

In a pinch, it could be used to warm up a basement.

In a pinch you need an exit strategy, and with the new flood insurance cost this home is going to be hard to sell should you need a quick out.Does a renters policy cover flood damage?

Prices for grains are definately going up at the farm, though.Soybean supplies should be pinched since Argentina is taxing soybean exports to the point where there is no profit left for the farmer.