At the very least get a flat-fee listing and be sure to state you will pay the buyer's agent fee or else you just won't get showings.

OPen House had 4 neighbors out of the 5 that showed up (but then it was the day after Irene:-).All of our feedback indicated price was not the issue (one couple did NOT like the solar panels on the roof, too complicated they thought), they like the rehab, there are other issues (older, "too mature" landscaping etc).

Door stop will only cover a 1/4'' void, when its flat on the jamb.

Find another successful rehabber in the area where you're looking to buy, and see if he'll manage the process for you for either a fee or a cut of the profits.For example, we'll do this for investors in our area (some local who want to be hands-off and some out-of-town investors); we'll do a flat fee or a percentage of the profits and basically take care of every aspect from buying to rehabbing to marketing and selling.Having a one-stop shop is a great way to simplify things, especially if the person you're working with already knows the business...

I ask flat out "any of that going to be a problem?"

I am currently in escrow on a two flat near the United Center, a complete gut rehab. 

He also thinks sales volume will be flat and prices will grow by something closer to 5 percent.

Rents are a lot lower as well, and growth is flat.

I just flat out feel sorry for you on your first flip.

The tenant only has one bathroom, and I'm trying to figure out if I should just match his paint (flat, which is the whole problem) and repaint the corner to be less intrusive or if I should go ahead and paint the whole thing semi-gloss to take care of the problem.My main concern is taking a day to paint his entire bathroom where he'll pretty much need to be gone.