Another assuming question is, if all goes right, which is usually the plan but typically not the outcome, is the profit all subject to tax even if its partially used to pay yhe HELOC?

Personally, I’ll put my best retail price on a first contract simply because I do not know how demanding this client will be, then on second contract I adjust my price to his needs and quality.Great outcome btw.

Indexing is great if your committed to the stock market or are OK deferring your RE plans, if the market drops.RE can beat the stock market because the RE investor can put in the time and effort to influence the investment outcome - which can't be done in the stock market.

Has anyone gone the route of trying  to get  all permit required before displaying bandit signs?

This is due to sites limiting the display of the listing data.

Cost may be prohibitive in which case I would pass on the deal unless you do not care about the outcome.

I am just trying to get an idea of what the possible outcomes may be taking into account the cost of the repairs may be more than the market value of the property...do they just send us a check for the repairs, do they send us a check for the market value, do they send us a check for the replacement cost etc etc?

What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?