Regarding the articles: here ae my results on the fieldtry to stay on the 400 to 700 words limit, some 300 usefull tips can do pretty well alsobut usually 700 and more words and most people leav if the article is only full of fill upalso the headline of your article is really the most important piece, a killer eadline will make more people read your articleswhich one of those article will you readHeadline1:"learn how to sell your home at higher price"Headline1:"12 Killer tips your realtor don't want you to know to sell your home at higher price faster than..."

The bathroom looked very "late '40s-early '50s" and there looked to be 3 coats of paint on the (I'm sure nice underneath) moulding.

To get a refi, you'll need an appraisal, so you'll need to have everything in tip top shape all at once.You'll have to evaluate your FIL's work.

Any tips and suggestions are appreciated.

Just wondering what are the best cold calling tips for FSBO or preforeclosureproperty owners?

Thanks for the tips, Rita!

When I am driving around, I also like to make note of the addresses of "Homes in Distress" - weedy lawn, paint peeling, obvious neglet; "Signs Down" - the yard-arm is still up but the realtor sign is gone - maybe an expired listing;and of course if there are any FSBOs call them.Calling the We Buy Houses signs, will just get you other investors looking for sellers, but you can add them to your buyers list.

They have painted themselves into a very dark corner.

Thanks for the tip.

By up and running I mean rehabbed and rented, maybe rehabbed is too strong a word, there is lead paint in one unit and I want to update the other units.