I have no emotional attachment.This puts me back to Square 1 and I will no doubt come again seeking further advice, and welcome all Naysayers of course.

The signed walk thru sheet is also critical.Then, if you think there will be a dispute or you need to seek damages, take pictures when the tenent moves out.

If you are seeking to finance the transaction a good mortgage company should be able to facilitate the transaction for you.Good luck on your transaction

I didn't make any money but learned plenty.My current plan is to seek out a real estate developer / investor in the Destin, FL area for whom to work.

“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”They also sign this.DEFAULT BY BUYER: In the event Buyer should fail to consummate the transaction contemplated herein for any reason, except default by Seller or the failure of Seller to satisfy any of the conditions to Buyer's obligations, as set forth herein, Seller shall be entitled to retain the earnest money deposit, such sum being agreed upon as liquidated damages for the failure of Buyer to perform the duties and obligations imposed upon it by the terms and provisions of this Agreement and because of the difficulty, inconvenience and uncertainty of ascertaining actual damages, and no other damages, rights or remedies shall in any case be collectible, enforceable or available to Seller other than as provided in this Section, and Seller agrees to accept and take said deposit as Seller's total damages and relief hereunder in such event.

It appears that Alice has drawn up a few posts from the dead -- both of which have offered an opportunity to advise that the users seeking money pay for training -- take from that what you will.

Now you may find somethimes that what you seek is right under your nose just keep looking 8) !

Another big one is water heater strapped with pressure relief valve.

When you are all done send the son and the dad a bill and after about a week make a nice call to the dad and let him know you haven't been paid and would be going to small claims court to seek payment from him and his son.

Seeing this thread encourages me to be more courageous and seek out people.