A key issue here is the fact that the state legislature is willing to take these measures, despite the views of almost every reputable economist.

The current web/app based services are all handling credit card transactions primarily.

@Daniel Coleman One way to avoid someone posting your plans on the web as well as making it clear that they are looking at a bid set is to apply a big transparent red watermark saying "NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION" on them, a program like bluebeam makes adding something like this to every sheet a quick task.

Also, always change the evaporator coil (indoor coil) when installing the new condensing unit (outdoor unit) or face the wrath of the manufacturer, come warranty time, they like a matched set, with paperwork.......or,..... maybe you choose a guy that works for a guy, he screws up the install, pulls no vacuum, leaves the undersized line-set, old evap coil, then you pay more money for a reputable company to come out and right the wrong.I REALLY, REALLY, wish people would focus more on the IDAQ, utility costs and comfort of the tenants, vs the color of the damn walls and floor type.

--I work as a full-time User-Experience Designer and Web-Developer, so I'm happy to help out and provide more feedback and suggestions to help make the experience for the community even better.

If they care about their reputation, they will either finish the project or reimburse you.If you can't get them to finish, let me know and I can take a look and see what I can do to help you out.

The lucky thing I have found is that there are some big names in Milwaukee that you may come across that have only gotten to be big names because they understand that building a successful career in real estate means that they have to network, have a good reputation and treat people well. 

Reputable and professional wholesalers explain to the seller exactly what they do and how the process works and do not misrepresent.

Now it will take 10-20k to actually make it look decent.I think that is paying 20k for a rehab when the contractor used about 4 or 5k of actual work on the house.I hope that you fill out your profile, meet some people on the forums and can have a better experience in the future with someone who actually cares about their reputation.

Anything that can help me get involved with hands-on experience I'll donate my time.I can also design and build websites, marketing materials etc (I'm a full-time professional designer and web-developer).If you are in the Houston area and have an opportunity for me to learn and give you a helping hand, please reach out!