Looking to get my feet wet in the forums and soak up as much knowledge from everyone that I can along the way.

Finally, the last cool thing I am going to do is use my extensive knowledge of social media advertising and web design to ensure I'm in front of these distressed owners by not only getting into their mailbox but also their social feeds.

Finally, the last cool thing I am going to do is use my extensive knowledge of social media advertising and web design to ensure I'm in front of these distressed owners by not only getting into their mailbox but also their social feeds.

Since you have knowledge of the incident you may have  a subpoena issued but you definitely would not be a party to the suit.  

Its a good way to gain a strong knowledge base, expand your contact list and you can still earn some cash in the meantime. 

There are good investors here that you can bounce ideas off of or you can also find an investment knowledgeable agent to help you as well - just make sure they know investments, the area you are investing in, and will help you through the process. 

(Sounds like he did not adhere to that - this may be his only fault in this case.)Did the original contract state that any changes/extensions/etc would need to be in writing?

I consider myself a sponge and am seeking to gain all insight and knowledge on real estate investing.

The remodel will be extensive, taking this home that has been forgotten and essentially creating a new build.

First, utilize all the free resources on here to gain valuable knowledge from experienced real estate investors.