Fortunately, the market is starting to favor buyers a little more so unless the property is an absolute slam dunk deal, it's safe to include due diligence within your offer.

We were fortunate to be able to have the zoning changed and avoided any fireworks.But, you should have also read through the title documents.

I was fortunate enough to have my contractor's license so I did the project management myself to save a decent amount of cash.

I’m part of a group with the founders of the Fortune Builders group, so that’s been really beneficial for me to learn from those guys! 

Fortunately, up until I graduate from my masters program, my parents are covering my rent and then all other expenses are covered by me (utilities, gas, food, my dog, etc.). 

Fortunately I’ve done a few projects with my current crew so we’re starting to get a pretty good understanding of each other’s expectations.

When you are talking about opening up a 100 year old building you will most likely get into structural and framing issues that you didn't imagine, and you also will spend a small fortune with how much building costs have gone up. 

I suspect the OP is in a similar circumstance and will be fortunate if they can collect anything at this point. 

Otherwise tenants are prone to leave windows open in the winter months and cost you a small fortune in heating costs. 

Fortunately have a great BP Broker that I met at BP from Maine.