Last year I had a pretty major rehab (ppty cost $22K, final material cost $14K) and I "shopped" my major list at all three.No suprise HD was the absolute highest, also they DON'T DELIVER at any price.

-If you chose to sell subscriptions to the data to non-licensed individuals as well as Realtors, the majority of the public probably wouldn't pay.

I still perform credit checks, but I just look for major red flags, like bills that they are currently behind on, bankruptcies within the past four years, etc.

Call up a company that you think my want the land and ask for thier REal estate Department.

I've also adapted a business model where 10% of every major good deal that goes through, gets funneled directly to these kinds of efforts--kind of helps keep me humble, oriented on what's really important, and makes sure it doesn't get brushed to the sidelines in a money making bonanza.

The house is very 1970's and needs a LOT of cosmetic stuff but nothing major other than replacing 2 decks.

And you're right, hopefully when its time for me to make deal of my own i'll be able to avoid any major mistakes.

I'll need new electric service, furnace & hot water heater . . . so, all and all, there is no MAJOR renovating, simply getting these 2 units operational. . .If you know of any good, reliable, and reputable contractors in the area, please PM me, or send me their details.

Yes it looks like the majority of response has been negative.

But the majority are from 2003 and 2004 which would fall in line with the interest rate thoughts.