Not being accredited there is more red tape to follow as a sponsor of a deal.I like the plain ole vanilla type of investors that have money sitting around in the bank or in the stock market and want to put it to work.

I see the ultimate goal as being equity (rather than cashflow -- I don't mind breaking even every month, but I don't buy if I'll be operating in the red).

@Andrew DanielIt really depends on the property and on your market.We will be doing a full-gut retrofit on a Victorian duplex (will be three units when we finish) and I am planning to send the two clawfoot tubs out to be refinished in a victorian era pastel aqua, red or yellow ... the form will fit the era, the colour will add a bit of pop and tie into a more modern vanity.

But I wonder if there are any red flags or other tips that would persuade a seller to reject the highest offer in favor of a lower one which promises a clean and easy close.

. +/- 3/8") for the .56" thick Allure Grip-Strip vinyl planks to expand under the 5/8" thick sheet rock.

You have to learn to see the red flags when they go up.

Norada rocks so far.

A little bit about myself: well outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing, generally being outside, and playing recreational sports.  

But I'm surprised you didn't decide to keep the black walls with red trim!

I would use green rock which is a sheet rock that better handles moisture.