I’m hoping that someone might be willing to trade some free labor (I’m in good shape and I’m a quick learner) for experience in renovating, and any other general advice you might be willing to give.

I am a freelancer approaching my mid-30's, and am getting weary of trading my time for money (along with the uncertainty of freelancing).

What if a trade deal is reached and the recession is no longer imminent? 

Scientists have found certain areas to leach to the water table in a very short time frame, with soil entirely inadequate to filter the chemicals, resulting in a currently poisoned water table in some areas of the world already.You mentioned decisions being made by people not competent to do so, and I'll add they have ulterior motives that often don't account for such consequences.

I am a licensed general contractor and I have contractor licenses for 8 specialty trades including asbestos abatement.

I’m in Michigan houses here are good in some areas I have several rentals in different locations But the advantage that I have I’m a license builder and carpenter by trade so I can do the work and get the house done with not a lot of over head if you are interested in investing In Michigan let me know I can help Thanks

Properly research the options and the benefits of each, from tax consequences to liability exposure.

It is a tough law with hash consequences. 

Hi Kevin,I suggest you try the Renovation Room page on Facebook, lots of trade professionals.

Then one started finding faults with the other wholesaler and vice versa, both kept telling me that there are consequences of sharing their precious deals with anybody else.