If you build up a position and subsequently find a real estate opportunity that is too good to pass up, you could always liquidate your stock position to take down the real estate.  

It was major clean up, kitchens, sliding door, paint and carpets.#2 the reason we did this one was because of the extensive work.

Rich Dad Poor Dad and the subsequent advisor books, the BiggerPockets podcasts and others make for great listening at the gym, in the car or just when i am around the house cleaning.I am also a business reporter, which I hope has given me at least some background in some of the broader topics.

Plus, once you verify the quality of the product and the trustworthiness of the people on that first investment, the whole 'trust' thing becomes a lot easier for subsequent investments with that provider.Sounds like your work schedule really does dictate that you go the turnkey route for now - and you're definitely not alone in that.

My point is value is determined by many things, and the amount of the debt owed is not one of them.Regarding the deal the OP mentioned, chances are it's too far down the road to slide on and steal it for $35k unless that's what it's worth.

There is not a single beneficial feature of the sewer lift station compared to standard gravity drainage.However, once our crew dug up the street and compared the height of the City sewer main to our surveyed top of footing mark, it became clear that, with standard slope, we could slide the sewer pipe just under our footing.

and you are right:  "time is the key thing" but in my context, I see that letting him slide to the 15th put me in a bad situation. 

If the storm blows a hole in your roof, any subsequent water damage will probably be covered.  

To add some context to the meeting: This is the 1st meeting of hopefully many and the goal is to organize subsequent ones and discuss lining up presenters, locations and such.

Like Cleveland others not so much. there simply is not enough money in the budgets to mow the lawns and or demo the houses.. since the subsequent dirt that would be left over has zero value as the existing homes sell for less than replacement costs..