I don't think the risk here is tremendous, but there's obviously liability with completing work without a permit.If you're flipping it you can always just give a credit for completion of the deck and do it properly.

If you know anyone that can refer you to specific individuals that would be better as prior performance is a very good measure of future performance (BP members in your area can help out tremendously).

I am having tremendous difficulty finding properties that have a fair sales price in comparison to the rents I believe I can get.

Update - have used VRBO for a year now, and the results have been tremendous.

There's tremendous variability in HOA fees.

Given that, your risk of walking away right now doesn't seem to be tremendously high (of course, I don't know anything else about you, but that would seem to be the case). 

It really is that simple when you have a burning reason why.Partnered with an amazing partner who has a tremendous work ethic and who hated his job more than I hated mine.

These are for the summer months which have higher rates, but because of our year round perfect weather, etc. vacation rentals are popular for the holidays, and other times too.VRBO - San ClementeSan Clemente Vacation Rentals As you can see the prices homes get are tremendous.

With supply and demand 101, we know that is not good, especially with the Saudis not lowering their oil production.From what I've read, I expect a lot of the outfits that are fracking in Canada and the Northern states to probably file bankruptcy and be sold out, or do tremendous amounts of volume to stay afloat, worsening conditions.

It is a tremendous outlet for our desire to talk "shop" and find answers whenever the need strikes.