If the shape is more complex, you'll have to measure each piece of wall, break it into rectangles, compute the size of each one and add or subtract as appropriate.

Bonds might be an effective piece of a portfolio but they are not an effective investment of 100% of funds.If anyone can make the crazy assumption that I'm not trying to 'use' my children, I'd like to get some practical information / thoughts / pros and cons etc. rather than character judgement and questionable facts.

It sounds like you gave him all the work and he gave you a certain price.Now you are trying to piece it out and he isn't making much of anything on it but feels obligated to finish the job.I am by no means defending this contractor this is just what I am getting from what you have posted.

I'd like to throw out a quick piece of wisdom.

Shannon,I've never tried sending business cards via mail as a solo piece.

Two of the top financial destinations covered BiggerPockets today, and we got additional coverage by another real estate magazine yesterday.Please check out the following:Finding Help for the Real Estate Baron in You - CNBCThis piece from CNBC talks about the origins of BiggerPockets, and covers some great tips on becoming a budding real estate barron.

This could be because the buyer(s) are owner occupants and don't care about "the numbers," it could be that the buyer(s) are newbie investors who aren't good at doing "the numbers," or it could be that the buyer(s) have some knowledge or experience where they'll be able to offer more than everyone else and still make their desired profit.So really, it's just a competition among those outliers, not all the offers.

Matt Hi an welcome to BP since you have been reading an asking questions your on your way i would suggest getting to network with your local Real Estate Group in your area i know that is cliche also i would post some ads for distress sellers online craiglist, backpage ect these are free something like we buy homes any condition any location close quick withyour number they will call get as much info name,number, specs on property 3b/1b ect get to know the area an what homes sell for do a drive around the area when going to talk to the seller get the property under contract take pics or video of the property at the same token you should have ads online as well stating you havegreat investment deals for 60% on the dollar for sale to cash buyers building your buyers list don't worry if you only have 1 property for sale just collect all the info from the buyer name , email,phone, an what is there buying criteria an how fast can they close. have the buyer sign a purchase contract with $1k to $2k Non refundable Deposit "EMD" take both papers to your title company collect your check then rinse an repeat.i did leave out a few pieces [REMOVED] hope that helps.

As Bryan pointed out, they have a plethora of information on inbound marketing topics including using different pieces of social media.

This piece is worth reading if you have 5 minutes:Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs by Greg SmithI know several people that used to work at Goldman Sachs that left after a 2-year stint for similar reasons.