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.

The classes are college level so you need to provide proof of graduation or gedhow do you handel the fact that a bad person can ask to see a home and then esp if a lady is showing it what if they try to harm her once they are inside the home alone?

Now selling within 1 year will always be a short term capital gain, which will always be taxed at your higher income tax level and not at the 15% long term capital gain rate.

As has been pointed out a number of times, when you filter down to a good candidate property, you still need to perform due diligence and to run the numbers at a lower level of detail.