I also have a basic tool bag with most common tools, a 6 way screw driver, channel locks (3 sizes), pliers, screw gun, small flat head, etc.

This excess money would work well if you follow the strategy mentioned above.In lieu of the HELOC though, If I were to conservatively set aside half of that excess into a separate bank account, I would eventually build up $12,000 ($1,000/month x 12).  

Of the vacant lots, the largest lot is over 1 ½ acres and is flat & wooded.

I know of some negotiators that charge a flat fee and others that will do it as a percentage of the sale price.Having said that, I'm a little wary of the negotiators that charge a percentage.

, it could take up to a week to get the appraisal ordered, done, and back to the bank.So, even if there weren't a "lock" on your loan, it's quite possible you wouldn't be able to close in three days.Ask your broker flat-out what the stip sheet says, and that should give you an idea of what the hold-up is...

Damage done by tenants in excess of the security deposit?

Even some lenders put a cap on what a wholesaler can make, and some attorneys won’t do an assignment if deemed too excessive.

.)$120$0 Exterior Light Fixtures$35.004$140Layers Tear Off (sq ft)$0.30$0 Smoke Alarm$12.004$48Repair Flat Roof$2,500.001$2,500 Doorbell$25.001$25PaintHeat and AirInterior Painting$2,800.001$2,800New HVAC$2,800$0Interior Door Painting (each)$5010$500Replacing Existing HVAC$2,4001$2,400Replace Sheetrock (Room)$3008$2,400Ductwork Needs Replaced$4008$3,200Ceiling $5001$500New Ductwork$600$0Interior Walls Retexture (Room)$1505$750Clean & Service HVAC$250$0Wood Windows$35$0Thermostat$1001$100Exterior Full Painting (sq ft)$1.601000$1,600DoorsExterior Trim Painting (sq ft)$0.80800$640Interior Door Replacement$10012$1,200Kitchen Cabinets (linear ft)$2020$400Exterior Door Replacement$2002$400Paint Tub$500$0Door Jamb Replacement$601$60Floor Cover (sq ft)Double Garage Door Replacement$500$0Subfloor $1.00$0 Garage Door Opener$500$0Carpet$2,800.00$0 French Door$500$0Tile$4.00$0 Front Door$5001$500Backerboard$1.00$0 Interior Hardware$7.9612$96Linoleum$2.75$0 Exterior Hardware$202$40Hardwoods Sand & Refinish$3.00$0 WindowsHardwoods Polish Only$1.00$0 Small Metal Replacement$120$0Hardwoods Install$5.00$0 Medium Metal Replacement$140$0Laminate Install$5.00$0 Large Metal Replacement$160$0Carpet Cleaning$0.05$0 Small Wood Replacement$200$0PlumbingMedium Wood Replacement$225$0Plumbing Entire Service (sq ft)$2.00$0 Large Wood Replacement$250$0Water Heater (installed price)$250$0 Small Pane Replacement$20$0Kitchen Sink (Y/N)$175$0 Medium Pane Replacement$30$0Kitchen Faucet$100$0 Large Pane Replacement$8015$1,200Disposal$90$0 CarpentryBathtub$200$0 Trim Replace (linear ft)$1.25500$625Tile Tub Surround (sq ft)$0 Kitchen Cabinets Replace (linear ft)$10032$3,200Tub Faucet$0 Cabinet Doors Replace$520$100Sink Faucet$0 Cabinet Hardware Replace$3100$300Bathroom Sink$0 Countertop Replacement (linear ft)$3016$480Shower Stall$300$0 Backsplash Replacement (sq ft)$416$64Shower Pan$800$0 Bath Vanity$2252$450Shower Door$200$0 Medicine Cabinet$150.002$300Showerhead$40$0 Ceiling Repair$2,500.001$2,500Toilet$125$0 Soffit Replacement (linear ft)$20250$5,000Complete remodel kitchen$12,0001$12,000 Guttering (linear ft)$3.50250$875Complete remodel bath$5,0002$10,000 Wood Repair/Replace/Remodel$3,2001$3,200AppliancesOtherRefrigerator$500$0Permits Required$5002$1,000Range$4501$450Misc.

You can also work with a discount Realtor for a flat fee - there are several out there.

1% of the profit or 1% of the sale price or a flat $500.00...