First we found out there was mold in the attic and basement, approximately $4,500 to clean up. 

I've been involved with many auctions and have seen bidding re-opened.

I've decided I have a hard-fast rule against felonies and recent arrests involving violence or drugs.

I do not want to deal with the rehab and timeframe involved at the moment.

I replaced the dirty carpet with tiles, and hired housemaids to clean the house. 

Get several quotes and find someone you can relate with.If you are going to save money you will need to get involved searching for contractors that deal with investors. 

This extra hurdle doesn't seem to be worth it at this point now that I know the risks involved. 

She paid him in full and did not see or hear from him for more than 2 weeks, its not until she had her daughter and her son-in-law involved that he started bringing in equipment.

Mortgage fraud, intentional or not is not something you want to be involved in

I'm 26 and  my husband and I want to be involved in real estate investing SO SO BAD.We just opened a moped/powersports dealership together which was very difficult and draining on our finances and credit.