There was also a house behind the New Ace hardware in Eureka where the seller would carry the note.

The varibles are the hardware and labor costs.Yet, there are so many varible that influence insurance costs, giving a quick call to an insurance agent, who is really your business partner, can be worth the time.

Even just a job stocking shelves at HD, Lowes or a local hardware store can get you some experience in materials and maybe help you meet local contractors and property managers and owners.BTW you are only 15 so make sure you still have fun and enjoy life a little too!

Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

I work as a salesmen at a hardware/lumber store.

Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

They now require ID at the local salvage yards/hardware places due to this happening.

Find a mentor in your area and work with them for free in exchange for wisdom.Saves you a hole in your wallet.

There're 1 or 2 guru types so you just need to keep your wallet at home. 

I always support shopping local first but the wallet can be a bigger concern :) I've scored a pretty good deal on luxury vinyl plank last summer at the Home Depot and I believe they are still carrying it, highly recommend for rental grade or low-budget flip.