This is where the real estate brokers really earn their money and while I bag on brokers every day in regards to their not representing the buyers I do have a lot of respect for their knowledge in regards to the contract laws and the fact that they always protected me to make sure the properties transferred with no snags and no lawsuits.

That means; you never give one penny of your money to some garbage bag who tells you he (never happened with a she) will make you a profit WITH YOUR MONEY.Now, that was some great advice in regards to how to invest in real estate.The first think every child should learn when they start school is how to eliminate risks.

Temporarily you can use it to cover the old cedar but screwing it into flaking cedar shakes is not going to last the buggers. five pound bag of cayenne pepper- sprinkle all around the structure (this deterrent is temporary).

Your subcontractors are going to be a mixed bag.

So I packed my bags and flew over to Europe to teach English and work on my master's in finance.

put the utilities in your name, pack a sleeping bag and sleep there from day 1  and you will be safe..  

Two weeks ago when we finished a remodel on one of my rental houses the leaves in the front yard were blown/raked into a pile and places in five paper bags my county requires. 

Have seen newspaper, wrapping paper, cardboard, black plastic garbage bags, towels etc. 

I've seen a lot of rehabbers cut major corners and try to leave unsuspecting buyers holding the bag.

And there you are again with the most trusted trick in the bag.