This can be plaintiff or defendant in business disputes (partnership breakups), consumer DTPA claims, breach of contract, specific performance, probate (title issues), adverse possession/trespass to try title (quiet title actions for breaks in the chain of title), or suit for declaratory judgement (interpreting a contract or boundary).I am admitted to all TX state courts, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas. 

It'll help down the road when you do not want to remodel but you'll know what needs to be done and a contractor can't try to fool you just because you're a woman. 

Get a few contractor estimates to get it up to market comps and compare what you could sell it for fixed up vs as is.

I’ve received several different responses when I’ve asked contractors.

Does anyone have recommendations for reliable contractors that do good work in the Washington DC area? 

Even if paying contractors and building a team to do 100% of the work, meeting contractors, viewing properties, etc all take time away from a "real" job at best and more likely than not require time during work hours to do these and move quickly and efficiently. 

I will get an inspection and have the contractor go through the property more thorough for estimates.Prior to my offer, I checked public records, visited the property twice, including once with a contractor, and was conservative with the numbers.

What should this include? I have some "jack of all trades" handymen doing a lot of work for me. But much of it does not require a license, such as tile, carpet, baseboards, etc.Where can I find a sample agreement that...

I wasn’t even sure it was a house when I first saw it but it had potential and in this market I feel that you are definitely creating deals more so than just finding them.AFTER:The inside was pretty rough too but my contractor was definitely able to give it a great turnaround.BEFOREAFTER:Lessons Learned:1.

I come from a HVAC and electrical background, but I am somewhat of a jack of all trades.