Few weeks ago i finished, Marshal Goldsmith's book "What Got you here, won't get you there" and during some point in the book, the Author mentions that he has witnessed 2 miracles in his life and that was the birth of his kids.

I found a gem I believe in Gary and I'll be closing on it this week. 30 min from my business in Chicago. 1,000sf home on a 1950sf plot.3 bed 2 bath wit not 1 but (2) Two car Garages along with wide side driveway.

Stay w it to become an expert if u love it, or try another niche.  

"feels like we are already having to sell our first born just to get a crappy 1920's bungalow"- person witnessing a bubble

I see J martin is Numeral uno top dog  with the highest score I have ever witnessed... good job J martin.. 

I'm interested to hear what the BP community is seeing in their markets.Are you witnessing similar trends in your market?

I agree with Nathan-report them to the city and explain that the dead tree represent a safety risk as you've just witnessed. 

My property manager has never been good with paperwork, but I am at my wit's end. 

Good luck and can't wit to read your success stories!

So i would rather over estimate than underestimate fixup costs.As I was in the process of leaving our 1 hour viewing, he told me that lately he has witnessed some odd behavior in the house.