The non-profit is used to hold and improve the property, later it can be sold and if it is at its book value, it will pass the "fair deal" test.

Nobody is interested, so I'm guessing $10 m is the entry requirement for CRE investing, and nobody want to talk to the casual investor, unless you can pass some sort of cryptic secret society test.

If you can find a plastic mallet this is the best to test the covered sole plate area.

BTW, the rates suck and when you figure out a way to analyze deal with ARMs besides running a stress test let me know.

Sometimes, people who have made it through college have more drive to complete projects.I'd set up a table and look for someone who paid their way through college doing construction, or who grew up in a home where construction type things were done.Look for someone who took some business classes.If it is presented correctly, the graduate will see an opportunity to secure a job with a salary and at the same time the opportunity to learn new skills to generate income.Just me, but I'd announce that drug testing is being done (whether you actually do it or not).

I just hope it stands the test of time.

Here's the take away - your best off getting a 300 lead based test and if you and clear of lead in the paint you don't have to do all the crap.

I put it on the market earlier this year for $420,000 (more to TEST the market than really sell it) and got an offer for $330,000, all cash.

While he/she is doing it, shadow him/her and learn how to input test data.

May also have problems with perk test for septic tank -- Best --if financially feasible--go to county or city planning department and check 100 year and 500 year flood line --elevation -- also askfor possible permit issues for a house--You can get free flood info from USGS website --if she has location --coordinates etc Add two feet --for first floor or garage slab --to 500 year flood elevation --Make sure not to install a furnace in the crawl space - and have Flood Insurance Can build small channels and divert flow --to one side of property and leave as open creek --if county allows -- Will need local Registered Civil Engineer to prepare Site Plan --If have a site map--land map --I can help NO charge-- I have seen and help designed Townhomes Project in City of Atlanta --on top of 96" diameter storm sewer pipe--architect - developer was getting the land free --as Grant I had county --redo culvert under my driveway--young engineer made a mistake --and I threatened to sue--so they added another culvert - cost them $80,000 extra --they repalced two 36" pipes with two 8'X8' concrete culverts.