Second if you want to use $10k make sure you get a $20-30 k limit so your credit score is not affected too bad.

He may have been jilted by a “bad” contractor in the past and has thus concluded that all contractors have the same traits. 

After looking at the property the house is really in not that bad of condition. 

Depends on what the value is after renovation and how bad you want the deal.

Its generally a bad idea to buy a property if your spouse is representing the other side, thats a recipe for a lawsuit.

I don't think that my results are out of this world good, nor are they bad, I just share them for context.

@Sam hate to admit it, but i been using same model for 10 years. i purchase 2-4 unit buildings in need of work with low rents and bad management. i raise rents to market value deal with turn over and usually sell to a bay area investor who thinks we are all rookies in the valley. :)

They also live and die by their reputations on that site.If 1/2 of your outlets / fixtures are without power, it could be something relatively simple like one side of your incoming 220 VAC has a failed wire or a bad connection. 

I understand your choice to look at a different market, but let me say this - I'll make a proposition that 10 years from now you'll look back and kick yourself if you pass on Boise. 

This was NOT an easy choice for me.