I know there are some arts district areas in Cleveland that still seem reasonably priced like Waterloo Arts District , do you know much about those areas?

If you want help with layout go late on a weekday say 8-9pmThe door style above is here it’s very low priced.. https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/40266776/This kitchen that’s nicer was grimslov.  

@Kim Handelman I see you're an art director, that's awesome!

In real estate, working with someone is called leverage and it's just smart.You've mastered the art of leverage.

MSA Spreadsheet LinkHope this helps - Art 

Or learning the fine art of creating caches.

A couple of these size finder fees and you will be able to operated as a principal, keeping a much larger percentage of the profits for yourself.Successful "finding" of good real estate buys is an art in itself.

Here is what I would do:First, you should agree to pay both mortgages, then create a note for $7K (preferably with some sort of collateral like other real estate, car, coin collection, art, etc..

MY mistake was I was book smart, bought right and had the right expectation in my returnHOWEVER, I never did learn the art of negotiation, handling contractors and subcontractor...

I imagine there is an art to this, since you're some stranger coming over unannounced claiming salvation.