While being a full time college student and a part time boxer I've primarily focused on wholesaling, building a successful business with my best friend that did around $70,000 our first year in the business.Being from Illinois rules and regulations have caused us to pivot from the traditional assignment of contract.

There are several contributors who mainly discuss ways to build your business and brand digitally - social media (all platforms), email, youtube, etc. 

"I checked the lease created through Zillow" - Anyone thinking about getting into rental properties should build there own lease.

I realize that the difference between a few city blocks can make a difference, so local knowledge is welcome!

The charges are mainly due to it being a vacant building. 

I know how to find a building owner using county records, so I cross reference for the most recent name on title.

I'm a real estate agent, investor and developer in central Houston (i build duplexes).

A half decent carpenter can build the cabinets and drawers in a day.  

Build prices today depend on who your builder is and where your building is including real estate prices etc.

It may make sense to build new properties.