I know in the states there is a 6 month cooling off period before you can refinance it.

Does anyone have tips on how best to find the good ones outside of Yelp reviews?

He is cool, and open to ideas.

And honestly, once you do it once or twice, a trained monkey could do it as long as he has all the proper evidence and the company followed the law pertaining to notices.

Any tips for first time flipping if better to sub contract or hire contractor...

Don’t pay for any training or guru BS.

For the Smith’s to put $4,734 in their pocket from wages, tips and salary, they would have to earn $7,283 in a 35% tax bracket.

The only other tip I would say is don't be afraid to have leases that are 7,9,13 or 15 months.

My places always showed well, had high efficiency A/C (important in a place where you're cooling the house 8 months a year) solar reflective screens, extra attic insulation, garage door openers, etc.

Searching MLS there are definitely things in our price range (250k and under) and with the features we like. (3 BR at least for owner unit is really the only criteria as we work from home and have a little girl, and decent school system) Any tips, pointers, thoughts on buying in the area?