Fortunately for me she (and I) hung in there and supported me in my passion long enough for me to do a few profitable flips and once the money was coming in the proof was in the pudding...maybe this crazy business idea does work, after all.  

@Dustin DuFault, regarding the sheriff, here is what the person handling the foreclosure told me. She

I also taped the joints with recommended mesh tape.

We all have the same chance to choose how we respond to the day in front of us and what life means to us.I now write from the sunny south of France, its 24 and beautiful sun on the vineyards and peach orchards outside, I'm retired with my wife arms around me (she is reading this as I type) and when I hear sirens all I think is I'm glad its not me!

The previous owner told me she owned him over 3 months rent.

To my knowledge she told me she was talking a break from Renatus because she was becoming overwhelmed with the various systems, emails and other life stressers.

(Bead board does not last and looks real shabby after a while).Here's the other thing, we'll buy stuff from the clearance shelves (like you) but for future projects, especially glass we like but we'll put into storage for a bit.Obviously you'll have to buy more of what you need because you're unsure about the project - BUT - with glass on the mesh, whatever you don't use becomes an accent piece for another project.

Before my wife (then girlfriend) moved in with me, she had a small one bedroom with electric heat.  

Fine with me.  She

My hope is to have MLS access in different states as NJ & OH what I'm still not sure if its possible. it would be just to analyze comps in those statesWhen I took my 75 hs course, the trainer told us we were crazy to go with the big ones referring as sharks to learn the trade.talking with a successful real state agent friend she suggested the big companies are the best if I have the chance to be part of a team.After some meetings these are the 3 options I'm considering;I had a great interview in a boutique office with a broker who I really like and respect (6/7 persons office) She does investment with foreigners and know about investingI went to a career night in Keller Williams, where the trainer fell short in selling me into it, but the REIANYC leader who I really respect, told me she loves it and its a great company.Many people talk wonders about EXP, my only concern is as new in the field, I'm not sure if the on line platform would be enough to learn the trade and make it work, it seems it works wonders for experienced people. and also their presence in NYC market is not that big yet. what I'm not sure how would work for me.Any tips or ideas experienced agents?