It depends.It depends on your comfort level.

There are not too many places that you can go in our business to ask the questions that we all have, no matter what your level of experience.

WIth your skill set, you should be a superstar rehabber.

Just remember, going out on a ranch is more expensive than going up with a second level; you must build a foundation to go out, but not up.

Money is SUPER cheap right now and with the rate the Fed is printing money there is a very good chance we'll see high levels of inflation over the next 10 years.

What kind of projects are you getting into, and why do you think you have to start a business; opposed to doing the work on a personal level at first?

Just depends on your level of expertise, what the market is doing and the NUMBERS!

How can I get an agreement with the local broker that says if I find the buyer, I get 2.5%Also, I think with my sales skills, I can sell it for more than they have it listed for on the MLS.I am confident I can find a buyer, we need to sell the house quick and I don't want my Grandma's financial state to be in control of a non-motivated brokerage.

Add 2nd story and rehab lower level with the 48K.

Keep the fee within reason based on your level of risk and the amount of work you're doing.