As a result of him dragging his feet, I lost out on two deals, which I stood to make approx. 30-40k on.Bottom line is that before you start working with a friend on real estate deals, especially if they've never done this before/don't do this themselves, be 100% clear as to what your expectations are.

The Bobcat stood up in the air on the tips of the forks alone and the pipes all dumped forward.

The back deck is falling off and at one point the weeds in her backyard stood 2 feet above her fence.

We are looking to just payoff our loan and move on with other projects.What we have done since purchase:-painted exterior -replaced bad roof on garage and porch -gutted first floor walls and ceiling -purchased 5 replacement windows to upgrade the ones which are outdated (comes with the house) -gutted the plumbingWhat needs to be done: Repair/replace some weak/rotted floor joists -Reinforce the trusses (outdated and weak) -Add some foundation support -Install the windows already purchased (come with house) -Install new electric -Install new plumbing -Install new furnace/AC and some duct work -Insulate and drywall the first floor -Paint interior walls and ceilings -Install new flooring -Install full kitchen and 1.5 bathroomsThe basement is accessible only from the exterior of the house and is a small (approx 10x10) room for furnace/water heater and the rest of it is crawl space.Total rehab cost = $45,000Purchase $59,900+45,000 rehab = $105,000 costEstimated After Repaired Value $160,000-170,000There are two bedrooms now, but a third is framed in to be added on the first floor.We have a short term loan which must be paid off, so we cannot do any type of owner financing.So that is the info I got from this source I don't own this I'm looking at making a deal let me know ur input thanksPS BP is da bomb !!!!!

I go back outside and ask the neighbors about has anyone seen a raccoon, and it turns out its one of the neighbors pets that runs around the neighborhood.I'll bet the hair on the back of my neck stood up for 30 minutes after I flicked that lighter and saw those huge glowing eyes about 6 feet from me with no body behind them.

Although this does not insulate them from being burned many builders went pear shaped in 08 and 09 and the subs got crushed ( when there was no money to pay them)..And to get credit from one of the building supply houses you do need to have them check your credit then personally guarantee the account.In my world Plumbing, hvac electrical all have accounts and provide all the materials and we get one bill, I do pay for lumber package Truss and Windows directly.

After I put my proposal together, the some of main things that stood out as major is the electrical and plumbing.

Thats it. 400 years ago hookers stood on corners, today, hookers stand on corners, why, because it is the most effective marketing for hooking.

One of the painters told me he was cold, while he stood there in his T-shirt.So, your welcome for keeping all of you a little warmer yesterday on my dime.

I stood pat, relying on my lack of contingencies and experience and it worked!