Learn to love plastic sheeting.EPA lead rulesIn general, you just need to build the cost of compliance into your margin.

They are in plastic and you can keep one in your back pocket.

@Austin Fry if the numbers match up to your criteria and you feel ready from your education and preparation, there can be opportunities that arise from the downturn.

Use metal handles for the cabinets, not plastic.

@Larry Fried Hi Larry, I'm looking to buy something that might require some surface level work (ie. new paint job, new countertops, etc...) but nothing too crazy like foundation or new roofing.

I am renting out some open space for stockpiling shingles and roof wrap, ice and snow guard, drip edge, coil nails, and plastic caps. 

Here in Tampa there's always one at least every day Mon-Fri around 6-7ish pm until whatever time, and some early in the morning like 9am..but most people are at work during that time..another website is REIClub.com, or best of all..just Google "Real Estate Investing Group or Association in Tampa, FL..BAM!

I'll post early fri morn.

The library here just had their used book sale last Fri & Sat.

I could show you a thousand homes built in the 70's and 80's still sportin' the plastic in my area..