One thing I look for is trucks in the area, which would indicate it is a working class area.  

Overall I'm pretty confident that the deal is good but I could use some outside opinions just as food for thought.

I'm starting out with a few grand, some tools, a truck, and the freedom to get after it full time.  

Call a tow truck, problem solved.

He was late, he showed up at the wrong HD location, even though we texted him the address and verbally confirmed it the day before, and then he mentioned lunch b4 we even loaded the supplies in HIS truck.

In the past I have written off a per diem expense for both lodging and food when my husband ( the single owner of an llc) travels from Florida to Michigan to work on our business.

@Lesley Resnickthanks for your opinion, I'd like to respectfully point out a couple things...and please understand I'm not arguing for inflation/deflation, only offering food for thought.  1.

Just food for thought.

You don't want a sports car or a monster truck to show houses, you want a Buick, Camry, reasonable SUV, etc.

New furnace, roof is 4 years old, area is great with tons of commercial retail and food stores close with a movie theatre.