Ryan - Don't you think that this kind of marketing will cheapen any kind of brand that you're trying to build?

Could easily pay for itself.Found a certified guy to finish my projects after I accidently got started before learning of the brand new laws.A couple of the bids for duplexes were over 8k.

Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with a real estate mentoring program from 'innovative investors' ?

Personally, I like to ensure that every cosmetic item in the house is either brand new or looks brand new and is consistent throughout the house.

I have been going off the average cost per sf of sold, updated houses, within a mile, with similar sf, baths, br and lot size, and sold within the past 3 mos.

I was able to find the exact same brand of lock on Ebay, and installation couldn't have been easier.

It could use a brand new wood porch.

Truly depends on the system and brand, btu and efficiency.

I just got back from Clearwater beach and we drove all around the tampa/clearwater area and I gotta say.....a lot of neighborhoods are run down with closed businesses all over the place.Does anyone have any insight on starting somewhere brand new vs. your hometown area as a brand new investor OR Florida real estate investing in general?

Time for Americans to step up, get our hands dirty and innovate again.