My agent frequently does construction trade clients.

I consider this the bible of wealth because you can never become truly wealthy until you understand the relationship between time and money and what you are willing to trade for what. 

In and around my town, there are a number of colleges, community colleges, trade schools and universities.

gluing hardwoods down is the best option and controls noise, movement, water penetration far better then nail and floating options. the trade off is it takes 3x longer to install. so it really just matters what you goal is and what your willing to do or spend to get there.

Learn from your mistakes but don't dwell on the consequences.

I'm just beginning to try to understand where the money goes by trade and to see some of the other costs that I may not be anticipating.

But consequently, i want to see what the banks can offer to beat what I have. 

Little thing known as truth in advertising.If you have something worthwhile to trade for someone's info, and you're honest about it, go for it....squeeze away.

What happens if you take your $100,000 trade it for 5 houses with leverage, have 5 notes, and something unexpected happens.

Again it is an ETHICAL bribe, so give them something that warrants their trade, or you will quickly lose their trust.Ping me via PM, I am my brother's keeper, be tickled to help!