I forget what they are called, but a cut piece of nice trim at the roofline might add to it.If a property has a shed, putting a few shelves or a bench in it.

I will be sure to direct message with pressing questions, thanks for that.About the student loans, I was more-so talking about going to school, graduating, and then getting a better job because of my new degree, as opposed to going to school using the extra student loan money and investing.

@David Goings, I echo what @Jeremy Pace said: without verifiable and reliable income you are going to be hard pressed to get anywhere with a bank. 

You would be hard pressed to add that kind of scope of work under a 203k loan anyway.There's no more books that are going to help you through closing.

Plus there is a dock with benches.  

Press very hard on him since he is the road block, threats might help, remember he is a soon to be ex tenants and of no value to you any longer. 

Each time I pressed him for terms sales price or payment numbers he says "I don't know, I've never done this before".Since he is indifferent, how should I approach constructing an offer? 

Stop the presses.  

I will be pressed for time but could meet any of you fellow BP members in the evening either Sunday, or Monday.I love the river walk and will be staying right off the 410.Anybody wanting to meet can contact me.My email is in my signature, however, please use info@ so that both me and my partner get your email.You can also try our office number as we will have it forwarded to our cells, I am extension #2Hope to meet a few of you, sorry for the last minute notice.Will BarnardSoon to be in TX :D

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