The term "printing money" is just the archaic way people still refer to it, kind of like "record store" or "tape" a TV show on your DVR.

There are commercial buildings, like an old neighborhood grocery store that could currently be used for housing, but that would still be a commercial building until the property was reassessed for its current use.

It states Hud homes stores - what we started with and not HUD.

Just as important, never pay a contractor upfront for anything until after the first week of work is performed (at least for major jobs, some jobs are only a few days).Some dishonest people will ask for some ridiculous 50% upfront, that should be a red flag. never pay that kind of money upfront and if they want money for materials to start, have them give you the item list and then go pay for it at the store where the items will be purchased.Also, Kevin pointed out that you should receive a lien release from your general and any and all subs.

While your researching, check to see where the major banks store the majority of what they classify "Cash Assets".

Nope, no store front.

You can't take gold to the grocery store and use it to buy your food.You can't buy a house with gold.

I looked at a few local stores, and they don't have them.4) usually how much I am looking at for those works new kitchen and bath, and the other contractor for painting and one more contractor for the yard work?

I kept posession of the shop...it stores all of my 'craigslist' finds to help rehab the others.

In our class, we used a LeadCheck(TM) product that is now available in big box home improvement stores.