I think this exercise will be a good learning tool for many of us.

I fear finding a contractor may be an exercise in frustration. 

Not only did I begin to grasp the fundamental concepts of real estate better than I had in law school, but I developed a passion for it.I eventually left the law firm, and moved into an in-house role with one company in Metro Detroit and then another (my current job).

It outlaws: Refusal to sell or rent a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling.Advertising the sale or rental of a dwelling indicating preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.Coercing, threatening, intimidating, or interfering with a person's enjoyment or exercise of housing rights based on discriminatory reasons or retaliating against a person or organization that aids or encourages the exercise or enjoyment of fair housing rights.

It is kind of like the lease-option money, less than 1/3 actually exercise the option.  

Between exercise, day-job and family commitments, I normally can't get to my home office until 8pm.

While teaching I always took on leadership roles that required me to do a little extra more.

This is non-refundable and does not go towards the exercise price.    

I'm new and slowly learning about the Land Lord role.

I didn't see myself in the traditional realtor role, but I decided to start the GA Pre-Licensing course for the education.