Screwdriver, pliers, claw hammer, utility knife and extra blades15.

If she needs to build and you have some extra cash, check out some of my other post, they could help you both.

Hence the IRS has a bit of extra protection compared to other junior liens if and only if they want to bring cash to the table and redeem the property.John Corey

Mostly the extra revolves around taking out a mortgage.

Congrats on your first deal.One question...In Minnesota, the mortgage broker is required by law to give the borrower a good faith estimate (a draft HUD) so there is less sticker shock at closing and so the lenders don't sneak in extra fees at the closing table.Is this required in your area?

At the same time if you are too far off what the other parties expect you might put them off the deal or have to spend extra time explaining the point of the deviation.John Corey

I would appreciate any developers input but if anyone is from the NYC area that would be a bonus since you are more familiar with NYC real estate and its zoning which can be kind of unique.I have the idea of building live/work loft in the warehouse with the possibility of renting them since the zoning is R6, or artist work lofts if that is not permitted or can not be rezoned (I'm not that familiar with how zoning works or how to get it changed information on that would be appreciated) and rehabbing the townhouses for rent to artist who could then rent the lofts space to work.

:PIn addition, the use of the non-gendered name, also provides some protection against wierdos/creeps/stalkers that are surfing the internet.They usually don't make the extra effort to find out who someone is - they go right to the photos/names.

At least in some communities there are special permits required and other habitability requirements.John Corey

If the rental market is slow, then a little extra may help rent the units.