He has an interesting power washing niche he got into & we never turned him down on any future loans.As far as buying high we have watched a lot of tax lien properties go for way beyond value just because the buyer wants to live in it or thinks they got a deal.

I still may not have it right so for now and to follow my own advice; I'll just keep reading and watching the forum until I become a little more versed, but I'm still thankful that at least someone replied.

I talk to tenants, colleagues, watch CL and the MLS.

Odds are if she reared her ugly head after a decade and is making it difficult now, she is going to go down hard.Keep it in reserve and watch it, but I would get out while you can without any harm.Clearly she is still bitter.

I would love to have the airless sprayer and have been watching CL for one.

If you're concerned about operating legally, my first thought is not to temp the watch dogs in the first place, having a deal blow up with a buyer is likely, if he shows up in court, (and no, he doesn't need an attorney like a guru claims) your deal will go under a microscope, why even go there if you're not forced into that position?

There are a lot of good articles and posts on what to watch for when you are starting out on here with lots of lively discussion.

And a bad apple who might get taught some of these more creative RE techniques can do harm to the industry.Lots of sociopathic personalities out there,,however at the end of the day buying rehabbers is not a highly complicated business as you state

I owned or controlled several hundred homes in the inner city at one point and I watched a lot of my single mom renters so well...until they lost a job.

Thank you @Brandon Turner , great info indeed, I have read 2 of your articles and downloaded the beginners guide and will be listening to podcasts rather than watching TV.