When i arrived she handed me a bill for $200 for batteries that had been replaced in the chair. 

I am currently planning on purchasing a piece of land and building a spec house on it to sell.

With no experience and not crazy strong personal finances to pledge to the bank/lender, its doubtful many banks/lenders will provide the construction loan on a spec build. 

You have no idea what is under there or how they treated the top cap.Who would want to have a garden on top of lead and old batteries?

I spoke with a local builder today, same message: their specs are sold out.

I typically do 4-10 specs per year. 

Hi Kenneth, I work with a few spec builders on the lending side in Charlotte, NC and am always keeping an eye out for off market deals, including land.

Regardless, batteries and back covers seem to go missing constantly whatever the remote brand. 

Right, the list of things to maintain and/or replace is never ending; rugs, AC filters, light bulbs, water filter in fridge, detector batteries, pest control, coffee maker, stove eyes and pans, silverware, bowls, glasses, sofa cushions, pillows, blinds, brooms, mops, vacuum, brushes, shower curtains, bath mats, beach towels. 

Looking for advice on how to structure a JV or partnership on a couple spec builds in the Atlanta Area.