As a newcomer to REI, I want to get the experience in doing some rehab work without getting bogged in something dire. 

I live in an area where many illegals are sneaking BACK across the border because of dire situation here..

Here's some of the quotes: (From the book "Equity Happens")Dire Media Predictions"The prices of houses seem to have reached a plateau, and there is reasonable expectancy that prices will decline."

It's in dire financial condition, but hasn't closed shop yet. 

Or, to be strait about it, as it appears, only land and money, the rest are either sitting and waiting to be taken or not to be taken by money disguised as a crop, labor, real estate, or precious metals.

I'm not personally in dire straits, but I would like ideas on how to manage this property towards full occupancy and a sell, without sacrifice, that is. 

Wow, sounds kind of dire.

If this is a strait replacement in existing opening reusing interior casings strait forward job I pay subs $ 50 per I charge typically around $ 300 L&M depending on glass type and grid patern

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. - As a last resort if she is truly in dire financial straits, reverse mortgages can have a line of credit component.