According to this realtor that I spoke with, people who may have been able to afford a home to flip in Staten Island are now having to spend an extra $25,000 at least and it's deterring flippers and buyers alike because in some cases that could be their entire renovation budget.

I don't want to have to spend time "prodding" someone that I am paying for their services.

However I have no plans on spending the amount that I have requested to be approved for.

It really depends on the money yu have to spend and how hard you are willing to work.  

-Be wise in how you spend money for education.

I suspect that I can recoup about half of what I'm spending on the six acres just from the timber that needs to be cut down anyway.

Could you spend a few minutes enlightening us on who you are and what you've done?

The consulting fee is usually paid upfront before you spend anytime on the transaction instead of at closing.Years ago occasionally I would do consulting when a buyer contacted me mid deal already under contract.

Spend some time on your free "MLS" of choice.

Hello there everyone,If you have taken the time to stop and look at this post, I am very greatful for the moments you spend reading and hopefully replying.