Additionally I think everyone should allocate a small percentage of income to educating themselves on their chosen fields.

A mutually agreed upon arbitrator, who is experienced in realestate, shall be chosen by the parties.

Human nature is to pick only low hanging fruit.

it is always a long shot but the Habit for Humanity Restore on Ulmerton and 66th has a lot of bargains.

Even if it is only one more property, that's something planning will take into account as well as any crabby neighbors that may want to thwart your efforts.Bill Gulley had an excellent point:if someone does show up to object, be prepared to overcome the objection.Guaranteed someone will have an issue, given human nature and all.

Good thought Marc, sometimes the right and humane thing to do is also profitable, not often just sometimes.

I checked with the city, county, fire department, Habitat for Humanity, churches, neighbors to the lot, and various development authorities.

It also humbles the know it all kid.I used to think that "having it made" meant I could afford a full tank of gas.Perhaps a little more of a "tough love" approach, but a lesson I learned, and think I'm better for it.IMHO, college teaches you a the language of your chosen profession, that's all.

Aaron- Have you chosen at day/time for the meeting that you are putting together?

You've chosen a great way to make money but it is lot's of work and can be very rewarding!!