The other maybe even more important issue is to manage your reputation which can make or break your invesring career.

Many times I've heard from folks I deal with or have taught that it was their presentation that tipped the scales in a transaction.Even when it doesn't, it builds your reputation as a knowledgeable professional --- and that's what may seal the next deal.

HML's, in my opion have a bad reputation due to the lack of professionalism, honesty and integrity of those who basically enter the arena with a sence of ruthlessness about profits driven by greed than any public service, not all, but enough to taint the barrel.Wearing a suit doesn't make you a professional, neither does a bank account, a college education or having an office.

I would inspect the property with a reputable plumber and adjust your offer accordingly.

Regarding the purchase of coins if you go online to a coin broker like monex or kitco or a reputable broker you can buy bags of lose silver or just coins at prices barely above spot.

They would have their own insurance, electricians, plumbers, etc but the only thing they wouldn't have is the general contracting license.

Fired the GC, the electrician, plumber in the middle of the project.

I imagine it's not a problem when you are established, but I imagine there could be some reluctance in people giving all that personal information to you right off the bat.Not that I'm not trustworthy, but my reputation is as a technologist, not real estate investor.Also, do you have any suggestions on finding a decent lawyer in the area?

The new requirements are:The buyer is prohibited from selling the property for any sales price for a period of 30 days from the date of the deed.After a 30 day period, and until 90 days from the date of the deed the buyer is further prohibited from selling the property for a sales price greater than 120% of the short sale price.The above restrictions will run with the land and are not personal to the grantee.Can anyone confirm this and/or possibly have a link to a reputable source?

So, if you have an inspector look at the property or a plumber clear a drain, they will have to wait several days or a week before they can get paid.