At this point, we would like to get a reasonable quote and do it right so that we don't this headache in the long run.Will shy away from this kind of older property in the future to avoid digging up the ground to fix drain that looks like spider web with patches.

@Martingale Kim @David M. or we could look it up: here is the IRS web site:General Rule: Foreign Gifts and BequestsIn general, a foreign gift or bequest is any amount received from a person other than a U.S. person (a foreign person) that the recipient treats as a gift or bequest and excludes from gross income.

DM me for the web address if you're interested in checking it out.

In our area, the county has a web site and they open up applications every couple of months for about 4-5 days.

Also, all work over $500 (or $600, not exactly sure but can be easily confirmed on Division of Consumer Affairs web site) requires a written contract.

On the other hand,  you have additional expenses (office licensing fee and insurance, signs, web page, office space, secretary, etc.)If you can make as much on your own - and possibly more - then I would tell you to go for it.

I have a good bit of seed capital to work from, the ROI on time invested on flipping one house vs. me just building another successful web property won't be worth the effort to me.

It started with Rich Dad Poor Dad and then just spider webbed into about 7-8 more real estate books in just a few months.

I have a lot of free web postings, some paid websites, local penny-saver, website, and bandit signs.

It's getting to be like the dark web around here.