Driving for dollars can also work and only costs you some gas, but there isn't one strategy that pours out the deals.

Its a pretty tough job, long hours, physical work and for every fish you catch the ocean takes a piece back.

Keep up the good work and again sorry for the error, that's the 5th mistake I've made this year, gosh!

He wants to form a llc together and let me manage and perform all the work and repairs to gain equity towards the properties.

Follow the law and don't take any shortcuts unless you are willing to take the risk.

I'm sure there's opportunities outside of lab work and you're already 2 years and $40K invested.  

He also misrouted several major lines requiring re-doing of carpentry work and an extra hole in the roof.

Managing a rehab is hard work and he should be compensated for it.

Encapsulation would require complete foundation work and isn't really an option at this time.I talked to one of the neighbors and he mentioned that in the 3 years he's lived there, he knows the home I bought had flooded from burst pipes at least 3 times.

Due to their disability, they would not be able to work. And