We got another invoice before the spring, got a call from one of the nicest kids they had on their crew in the spring and my partner told them about the conversation with the owner. 

And if bridge loans is the best for this strategy, what tips would you guys suggest when using it. 

I appreciate the tips @Timmi & others.

lol"Yes, and now YOU-TOO for the low-LOW 1 time payment of just $47,000 can learn all the tips, tricks and techniques to make $1 Bazillion dollars, PER YEAR, with NO-money, NO-credit, NO-intelligence, NO-effort and in just 25 minutes per week from the comfort of your Mom's basement!" 

That is awesome I would love I would love to know how you got started in Real Estate and know any tips.

Allen, you mentioned your kids going to college.

He kept in touch with local contractors, and one tipped him off about a homeowner who ran out of funds mid-renovation.

Tips? 

and I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how I can classify all my income as tips.

Would appreciate any tips or feedback on how to get more traction!