The "realtor" repping those Zillow properties in the Twin Cities is so systemized I don't think they would ever entertain (or even really have a mechanism to communicate) an offer with a cut in buyers side agent commission for a higher Zillow net. 

Once the contractor has begun, he has the legal rights to be paid OR to file a mechanics lien on the property - - Universal Commercial Code.

Naturally, you can also figure out that he knew which guy lived next door that can rebuild virtually anything mechanical (I have a T-shirt the kids got me called "Mr.

What I am trying to figure out are the ROI on this and the mechanics/logistics.I set up an excel spreadhseet to try to do this. 

Hi Gillian,The process we followed to identify where to invest was a very mechanical one.  

Mechanicals, electrical, plumbing, etc...

For example, on our acreage pre-conversion to mechanized pruning when vines our young, our vine care labor costs will swing from $600-800k down to $75-100K after mechanization.

I had no mechanical ability but I wanted it so badly I knew I would figure it out.

The car enthusiast stuck as a computer developer will be no happier than the computer geek stuck as an auto mechanic.

Plus the ladies love a man who is handy so there is a plus.Another thing I forgot to mention is to buy mechanical devices that can save you time and labor when you go to repair stuff.