We haven't recouped our monetary losses yet though.I don't know if BP likes it if I posted a link to one of my own posts, but if you go into my profile and look at the 3rd most recent discussion that I started, you'll see the horror that I went through on that 2.5 year flip.I also use this story to warn people about buying the auctions:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/496...

Eager to learn from members' experiences, get references (or stay-away warnings), get an idea of average ballpark.

Attach to contract, or insert language in the contract, a "Lead Warning Statement" and confirmation that you have complied with all notification requirements.

Warning: This post comes from fresh emotions of disbelief, frustration, anger, and disappointment.

You'll have to get commercial financing, but you'll have options on the lending.Also a warning from your friendly neighborhood moderator.

Warning for Non-California LLCs that Have Members, Managers or Agents in California

I may also dabble in 3rd party sales part-time while working as a CPA, eventually switching over to being a full-time realtor as a post-retirement job.Does anyone have advice or warnings for this plan? 

Your instincts might be trying to tell you there's a warning sign you haven't quantified here yet.

Cops would not take things seriously, then a friend of his said that there are key phrases that the 911 operator looks for and priorities accordingly.The phrase he was told was "if you don't come, something is going to go down".Interestingly, this abusive neighbor of his had only ever gotten verbal warnings from the cops.

i am tired of renovations and need to venture out a little bit.and yes, you see poor bankers. bear sterns and company. remember?