Hi Bill, I love bird dogging, unfortunately its gotten a bad rap lately because people really don't understand what it could entail.

These complaints varied greatly from over-extended jobs, not finishing on schedule (talking months here, not weeks), over budgeting unaccounted for materials, to name a few.

I just finished my first rehab house, and I am about to put it on the market in oak forest IL.

Even a brand new furnace will need replacement 20 years from now, so you have to budget 1/20th of the cost every year.High end finishes will need more maintenance going forward.

Mid range construction quality and finishes.

Recently finishing up reading "The Unofficial Guide To Real Estate Investing" the author suggest renting to owners of pets.

When I was finished pricing everything out and was about to leave, a huge, brand new Cadillac SUV pulls up slowly.

Just finishing up my rehab estimate and I need one more key piece of info, how much to buy and instal a refrigerated air system.

I, like many new/aspiring investors, was drawn into this world by watching late night TV.

He is currently paying $1100 rent & paid on time. previous landlord said paid mostly on time (had a few lates but let landlord know ahead of time & paid the late fee) & said would rent from them again.