Other locals mentioned that Azek is more susceptible to cracking because PVC expands and contracts more with temperature swings and it is more expensive than Trex.  

Lots of work and upgrades done, I'm extremely handy and do any and all work I can other than what requires a trade license.  

But if the skills you bring to the table are limited, or like many of us, you can’t swing a hammer without nursing a swollen thumb afterwards, then contractors it is.Good contractors are worth their weight in gold.

This fund will also offer complete transparency as well.The lower rates are really market driven and we're lowering them now to enhance our current business model as we grow, which will enable us to increase buying power and improve overall trade efficiency.

If the project stays on schedule, pay according to the payment applications with retainage (note that the payment applications should state trades completed- ensure to maintain retainage for each trade for punchlist completion). 

To sum this up: (a) Either find a super-deal that's so darn cheap, it's safe for any HML to fund, or (b) Apply your trade as a wholesaler and earn that down payment you think you need to do a deal, and you won't need equity partners. 

Interest rates are just coming up off of historic lows (which I think has spurred some "buy-now-or-it'll-be-too-late" purchases), but I keep thinking though, that President Trump's trade policies would benefit from a weaker dollar, which is synergistic with his plans for increased infrastructure spending.

Websites like that are a trading platform.

I am a BIG believer in encouraging alternatives to college, like learning to work in the trades, firefighting, auto mechanics, etc. 

CounteroffersIn the world of real estate negotiations, "counteroffers" are like the friendly back-and-forth you might have while making a trade in a card game.When someone wants to buy your house, they might make an offer.