But to try and flip this house at a point when real estate is already heading down involves taking considerable risk.

I have been through a couple very slow patches and I can honestly say that just putting your head down and pushing through works.

Eventually in the late '80s prices stabilized, then started to rise.When I see some of the crazy development going on in Houston, San Anton and Austin now I wonder if we're not heading into a similar period.Result, even "good" people walked away.Just a little anecdote to brighten your morning.

The seller has properties heading to foreclosure.

I understand the area is headed towards Subdivision in the next 2-3 years.

that's over my head dude LOL.Ride it out is all I can say - with a part time job.

My head is filled with pricing for just about all areas of construction and rehab work so if you are ever trying to put together a budget I am more than happy to provide you with up to date sq ft pricing for things you will commonly come across in rehabbing or new construction.

[b]This all sounds nice but I think you need to LOOK at a deal before you just juggle around figures in your head.

I think everyone likes more space to store stuff in their kitchen.You will see where I am heading...But, try and get some more opinions on the counter tops.

Heading out to check out a few properties.