I recently started a small scale real estate development company here in Pittsburgh, HeyDay Development.

I don't think it is a bad idea to find work in real estate somehow as it will allow you to be comfortable with being around it in general, such as a property management company.

Do any of you have experience with one or more of the Delaware Statutory Trust companies such as Kay Properties & Investments, LLC?

Said it great .Especially  A legal contractor has more to lose than a homeowner .

You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

Hey Bryce, what is your company name?

Hello everyone,I am from Alexandria, VA located at the border of Washington DC and Prince George County, MD working for a kitchen and bath remodeling company since 2017 known as European Granite Design that also fabricates granite, quartz, marble and quartzite countertops since 2003.I'm experienced Sales and project manager also designs kitchens & bathrooms for remodeling.Using my expertise and connections I want to start working for myself flipping old condos or houses in the Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area.

Mold is being excluded by many companies.

Your main concern should be whether these bedrooms and bathrooms on the lower level are legal and have the proper egress require for fire code and livability.

That's fun - two first time posters singing the praises of this program One of which, Nick, works for the company based on his LinkedIn profile.