.`(2) CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES- The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty for any knowing and material violation of paragraph (1) under the same terms and conditions as are authorized in section 536(a) of this Act.

If I do this, do I need to find a contractor that specializes in section 8 inspections?

In the Short Sale Addendum in section E it states "Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller may continue to market the Property despite acceptance of Buyers offer, and to present to Short Sale Lender(s) any additional offers that are received on the property".

Dampness and wood eating insects are your homes worst enemies.Now with the kitchen and bath out of the way, what do you feel is next?

Also, is there anything I can do to make sure others don't fall into the same trap as me by hiring her?

Thisfear keeps them from becoming "too" wealthy and holdsthem back.Don't fall into this trap.

There's a lot of traps involved in flipping properties some of them can get you in legal trouble.

Too often it is just put over the original siding, which can trap moisure which leads to other problems.

That is if the ppty is appreciating FASTER than the cost of funds.If you're borrowing because you think it's a "tax break" you've fallen into a trap.

We have bought and sold homes as primary residences, but we are interested in Section 8.