This makes it sound like it would be hard to brake into this avenue of investment as a newbie.

Because I absorb the "scope-risk" they don't have to inflate their initial estimate and pad it for anything unknown, so I get usually lower bids upfront and it lowers the stress for the contractors.

Walking distance to two different train systems into Chicago and a mile from Lake Michigan I had a 6/4 duplex w a three car garage and a parking pad.

"Say you have to be licensed to fix brakes on a car (pass a test and get certified), unless it's your own car.

. $15k is probably high (unless it's a huge house, in which case it might be about right with labor and materials on paint and good quality carpet and pad).

I just discovered postlets, I have seen hot pads, and now cozy?  

everyone wants the nicest pad as possible.if lenders cut back their DTI to say 30 to 35% that would also strengthen the loan pool..

A very well soundproofed apartment will have a two layers of drywall with insulation in between and acoustic pads wrapped around the electrical outlets and light switches.

I'd make myself look important with a camera hanging from my neck a legal size clip board with a yellow lined pad and pen in hand and a name tag - "Hello - wounder if you could help me, do you know of anyone in this area who might have real estate for sale?"

@Mindy Jensen in looking at the source html there is 120 pixels of padding (empty space) at the top of the email.