That'll let you know how long you will be on hold for, in terms of traditional soft money mortgages. 

Most brands of red-out salt have very soft pellets.

@Laura Sulak I have a soft spot for single mothers so my hat goes off to you, that you are able to work full time handle two teens and then have real estate on the side.

But given my background, skill set and past positive experiences w/ real estate investments I have no qualms using my money in this way.

Outside of school I spend my free time helping young sales students at my college increase their professionalism and sales skills as a part of a student organization I am on the board of. 

ANY other way will result in corner splash.When you  get soft spots there it usually runs under the tub. 

I think your ideas are good - it sounds like this couple do have value to add (some capital, labour, technical skills, and maybe most importantly, time). 

But the GC is skilled (or should be) in orchestrating the schedule and timing of all the trades and keeping things going in a timely fashion.

Would love to showcase my skills. 

They have proven they have very poor money management skills.