One more point, joint tenancy with right of survivorship does not fall under the jurisdiction of the probate court which was the implication I drew from one post here.

The work was completed and I drew the money from escrow. 

But first...Here are the 4 market cycles or phases:(pardon my crude drawing - drew this on my tablet)S1 or Seller's Market Phase 1: I refer to this as a NORMAL market.

@Drew ShirleyI hear what you are saying, and I also see them used extensively between family members. 

@Drew Sygit I have contacts in the area that can make good recommendations for handymen/contractors.

Reference the Drew Petersen case right here in Will County, IL.

Purchase price: $139,000 Sale price: $259,000 Contributors: Mitchell Kramer, Christopher Mannella, Stone Bettersworth, Drew Dotson, Damicco Robinson, Adam Polokoff Slam Dunk Deal in Douglasville, this was a tough deal that we received kick back from investors that the rehab would be too much and the ARV was not supported in the area.

@Drew Sygit I will do my best to filter through all of the advice, but I will say that everyone’s advice has been eye opening for sure.

I guess the other thing is that when I purchased it, I sort of drew a parallel to stocks - my Portland house was like a growth stock/hoping for appreciation whereas my New Mexico houses are like dividend stocks/income producers.  

We could not find the will.The attorneys where he drew it up had destroyed their files because they were from the 90's.