It is polite to stagger the bids so they don’t show up at the same time, but it is also hard to get guys to show up right when they are supposed to anyway.

I'm sure it worked for some people but I didn't like it at all.I own a martial arts school and I had a mentor help me out with that.

I don't know the history of the property but it is probably just a matter of clearing everybody's name (heirs) from the property deeds.I haven't measured it but it's safe to say that it's about a 35' by 30' cape.There is one bathroom downstairs that opens up right into the kitchen (yuck) and it doesn't have a tub.I have an appt next Tues to sit down and talk with a lawyer about the remaining heirs.

I would have brought it up right at the closing table.When you say you were budgeting your money accordingly, do you mean you realized you suddenly had an extra $10K and are spending that on your rehab?

I have a decent job that I cannot give up right now but want to provide a better life for my new wife and future children going forward, and I truly believe real estate will help me do that.Along with building my network as a real estate agent, I want to start my first flip project during the first quarter of 2012.

I know a few investors in your area that are "cleaning up" right now.Send me a PM and I'd be happy to chat or help in anyway I can.

This will make your gains tax free and fund a 501(c)3, there is some arm’s length stuff you'll have to get around but a slick lawyer/accountant will set it up right, I know mine would string a baby up with a lamp cord for enough billable hours.

There are even more people who want to own, but haven't set themselves up right credit wise that are searching for a lease option (rent to own).

Well, I too am looking at long term holding, though a good flip is hard to pass up. Right

I usually do martial arts right after but I'm part of a monthly local Men/Father/Husband club where a bunch of us get together and talk about how to make our marriages and families stronger.