Over 60,000 people travel down the 14 each day to go to work, so the majority of people living in the AV are not associated with the aerospace industry. 

Unfinished Mother in law space above a garageA tastefully placed curved surfaceA little cedar in the entryway - see aboveIf you have high ceilings, you can do the industrial AC thingNow you don't want to do all of these in the same house, but each house has one that makes it stick out.I know this thread was supposed to be about saving money, and here I am showing you how to spend it. 

I am just taking my first steps in the industry and I have been reading a little bid about foreclosure, pre-foreclosure and auctions.

I deal in a sunset technology in the semiconductor industry.

Its near some large companies and some industrial and manufacturing.  

Having been in the insurance industry for so long, you tend to want the "path of least visibility," because we all know people love to sue "deep pockets."

Welcome to BP, sounds like you are in the industry, way to go!

shawn,you know, that's the best way to learn... you can read and learn so much on forums and from books. you have to try it out on your own to really know what to expect.the house looks great. the pictures are really good too and the before and aftre transformation will be tremendous. good luck and keep us updated.btw, how did you get the contractors to sign a "deadline with penalties" contract?

It's great to have another industry professional join our ranks.It's sweet that you have both experience as an agent and as an investor.

You've already got your foot in the door of the industry.