It is true that I don't know a lot, but I am reading and educating myself DAILY, and I am determined to be successful in this business.

The only dye test I know about is putting food coloring into the tank of the toilet to see if it leaks.

What other business allows you to meet drug addicts, liars, deadbeats and other wonderful people on a daily basis!

I'm not looking to live high on the hog - just have a place to keep my stuff, cook food sometimes, and have a party or two.

Also I would be careful not to overdue the landscaping - you don't want to leave a lot of maintenance and daily care required while it is sitting there or for the new homeowner.

I say this as a good bulk of the ppl living here take bart for their daily commute. 

Enjoyed some good food and fireworks displays!

If you have the required cash going in commercial financing will work for you.The construction part of the deal will be expensive money but after 12 months of stabilization (Unit occupancy) your should be able to get a better rate I nth mid to low single digits.Just food for thought. 

You have to walk the property daily to verify doors locked, windows closed, nothing out of place.I got 48 responses in the first 6 hours or so.  

If the property is across the road from the entrance of the school where the major drop off and pick up area is, this could be somewhat of a turn off between the start of school and end of school hours but the buyers may leave before and get home after these periods from work.Just some food for thought there for you.