The other part of the house is being used as storage for a lifetime of stuff that the previous owner - trust creator - amassed). 

From this site:"How to Go Tax-Free on Capital GainsThere is in fact a way to get that coveted zero percent tax rate on long-term capital gains.

If I were to funnel in 40-50 k it would get mr to 20-30 percent down on each.

We're at the very peak of the real estate market so if you wait a year or two, you will have an opportunity of a lifetime to buy.Lastly, real estate investing is called investing for a reason.

Giant beautiful Montana ranch and enough money to last several lifetimes.

Worked on one where several percent of ownership disappeared over 150 years - had to do a quiet title lawsuit to correct title among all the heirs (40+?)

Sometimes the assistance covers 100 percent of their amount sometimes they must pay a portion.

Personally, I have sold over fifty multi-family properties in San Diego.

I have No idea how to cut the percent of the profit and/or pay him labor etc.

I know I won't get 100 percent accuracy but If there's any general rules of thumb or average price ranges for a full rehab. please help.