God gives us all Spiritual Gifts, and when you are led by the Holy Spirit to use your Spiritual Gifts to provide solutions to other people's challenges, you and the person for whom you are providing the solution are rewarded (especially spiritually).I give this testimony hoping that I can be a positive influence in another person's life and plant a seed that will bring them closer in their personal relationship with God, because in the end, that's all that matters.God Bless You!

@Brian Ortins I don't make a scrapbook of all flips, but I did put that one together as a gift to my buddy Matt that did the remodel with me.

Now I do admit I wish I could find a way to have more work life balance :)@Peggy Liu  I tried to explain that to my wife, that this was a Valentine's Gift for her, but I don't think she bought into it :) 

Your error is absolutely a gift.

Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is a gift from God."

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved."

To get the funds for your downpayment: 1) resell stuff on Craigslist/eBay/Amazon, 2) sell any crafty stuff you make or find on etsy 3) perform freelance jobs in Elance or  Taskrabbit 4) borrow or receive as a gift from family the money for a downpayment  5) set up an automatic deduction from your paycheck into a savings account.

Here is what we do:1) We provide some type of token gift when they move in.  

You're also allowed generally allowed gift funds no limit.

I was not properly prepared for the combination of my work schedule (full time - surprise week of travel), holiday prep (gifts, 5 separate school performances for the kids, kids sports/logistics, hosting new years party), finalizing my engagement plans, and the increase of contact with possible sellers (formulating my first offers ever).