I generally agree with @Russell Brazil and @Chris Seveney about written agreements, but there certainly are a growing number of cases (thanks to text messaging, etc.) where the signed writing requirement has been satisfied by conduct other than a signature on the _______________ line at the end of the agreement.Whether there was a binding contract formed in this instance would require an in depth review of the "contract" and all of the relevant communications surrounding it.

Prior to purchasing I conducted a inspection and the seller fixed everything necessary.

Some alternative strategies include requiring renters insurance with pet coverage, conducting thorough inspections before and after tenancy, and establishing clear guidelines for pet behavior and care in the rental agreement.

Using outsourcing sites will give you control over how much you can or will pay the assistant, however, you most likely will have to conduct the interview and gauge whether the worker's quality once the work has been done.

We are virtual and having been conducting business in most of the eastern USA.

Best wishes, have patience, and always, always conduct your due diligence.

For example, I bought a fourplex and conducted a cost segregation study to front load my depreciation.

For actually conducting the rehab, you should check out J Scott's "Book on Estimating Rehab Costs".

Some people (not all) only seem to come on this website to berate and judge other people for how they are conducting their own business.

If you run out of money because you're drinking appletinis on some beach instead of working in your prime years, you can always get a job at 60 or 70 - I see plenty of people that age greeting Wal-mart shoppers and gathering shopping carts in the parking lot :)