And you need to factor in the costs of setting up the LLC, the costs of another tax return/accounting, and the ongoing costs to maintain the LLC.

And that success would have to be measured by well, measurable factors like # of deals completed, amount of income attained, time to complete deals, did the student achieve their personal goals of 'quitting their job in 19 weeks' or replacing their income.

There are SO many factors to consider.

Factored in light plumbing, new kitchen, upstairs bathroom, light sheetrock/spackle/paint, siding, all new flooring, and all the other miscellaneous like fans, lights, doors, etc.I have been blessed to be in a family of carpenters (dad, uncles, brother, grandfather) and a family of realtors (mom, stepdad) so things work out quite nicely.

I would plan on a week from start to finish once you get your permits and septic design.

If you have any question about web development/design feel free to shoot them my way.

I came across a national lender called GMA Factor that offers hard money at 13% interest.

Ryan, I think you have to take in to consideration more factors than the ones you proposed.

The bottom line is there is a "right way" to invest successfully in other markets as a buy-and-hold investor.Selecting your market comes down to fundamentals like employment, job growth, and other economic factors.

And knowing charitable assistance can't go on forever because charitable organizations and churches have assistance program's designed to "bridge the transition" or help folks get on their own feet.