I have seen the house a few times and have recently had two contractors give me estimates on finishing the house (heating, plumbing, paint, carpet, cabinets, fixtures, etc, etc).

At least you can estimatete life and save up for them------ although I did have a tenant's kids get up on a roof and pull off the shingles, chop holes in the roof deck, and spray paint grafitti.

. ====== I thank you for providing the details on how you choose your agents.

Painting and repair would cost $4000-5000 at my estimate.

The house needs some paint, carpet, and a upgraded kitchen.

If you choose to plow the income back into paying them off, great.

Now I'm second guessing myself though, thinking people may not remember the dashes and that its too long of a name for the signs.Tell me which if these alternatives you'd choose for placing on my next sign order, and to place on my business card (as I dont think people want to email me at"[email protected])1.

Any paint made before 1978 contains lead.

Look for places that look like the owners don't have the time (or money) to maintain the property: pealing paint, grass that is over 6 inches tall, weeds in the flowerbeds, etc.These people are usually distressed to some extent.

Choose Your Neighbor" program!!