Surely you don't think Bush and Co. are going to take up for anyone who's hassling the folks who provide a HUGE CHUNK of merchandise to Wal-Mart (huge Bush supporters), which helps keep our inflation rate down, while at the same time purchasing AN EVEN BIGGER AMOUNT of our debt, which allows us to continue on this drunken spending spree that's been going on for the past five years.

If you want to cut your taxes, you have to showcase your home's warts.

Hi Matt -- I work at the Merchandise Mart downtown, so if you'll be downtown I'd love to meet.

In this case, no one wants the merchandise (Except perhaps for Erin's suiters).BTW, here's a door opener line that you will NOT be using:"Hi, I just happened to be in the neighborhood..."

Nick,If you've ever checked out cafepress.com, they let you upload a logo/graphic/whatever and put it on pretty much any merchandise you want and sell it.

For you, if you do development and new construction, perhaps just a blog showcasing your knowledge would be helpful.

This thread showcases the power of a good relationship with local lenders, and the SNOWBALL affect that follows if you use your Legos effectively. 

Here are some ways to find cheap or free furniture.The Good WillThe Good Will has all kinds of merchandise you can use to furnish and decorate your home for extremely low prices.

So those types of buildings can sit for a while to get redeveloped when not in an urban core or strong suburban location.Retailers for brick and mortar are averaging about an 8% purchase return and exchange rate on merchandise.

 @Shunique Mayo This is not likely, however, you may be able to showcase a deal to a hard money lender and receive financing as they are lending based on the property not yourself/credit score.