I left the carpet in and started by scraping the popcorn ceiling, then use a rag and washed the walls from top down and let the grime run down to get soaked up by the carpet before tossing it.

I am only let’s saying 50k in dept and that’s including two vehicles, credit cards medical bill loans.

I am very wiling to educate myself, and I have a few months of time,because I am still having some short term spousal support and place to live , which cost me only 300/month association fees.Bankruptcy is not an option for me, due to equity in property.I am paying minimum payments on my credit cards, but a year from now I will not have money for it any more, and this is why I think the sale is going to be the only solution, however it will be emotionally difficult.

I have a pretty common name and 3 credit cards.

After you see someone bid or buy, walk up and hand them your card and tell them you get deals like this all the time.

In any case, you'll have thereby established some confidence and savvy by scraping your knees a few times, and the foggy landscape will slowly reveal itself to you more lucidly as you continue to progress.

You could also call it creating houses of cards.

After a few posts, have him post in the classified sectionof this forum, offering his services.While he's doing that, use FrontPage to make a simple webpagethat offers his services and make a simple business card thatgives the usual info plus the website address.Have him join and go to the local Real Estate Investors club meetings.This is really big.

I would rather just talk very up front from the beginning to make sure the cards are on the table.Funny thing is that when I'm honest like that and up front and the desperation finally sets in, I usually get a call back.

Every market is different....so check references and really look for contractors who have a formal office other than their basement or shed, someone with a professional business card & someone using yard signs or a fully signaged or decaled vehicle.