They normally stock what you need.

I would not ask the question nor would I accept a tenant that I have not approved through my normal tenant recruitment and screening process.

Or maybe just go with the normal MLS listings and offer a lower price?

I've been casually 'Flipping' motorcycles and cars for the past 5 years and want to get into real estate investing.

I'm new to this so is it normal to hire a contractor and he just decide on what colors to paint the house for you?

All in all I know in a house this old sloping is expected and even normal but have to believe something can be done to correct some of the sloping.

Seems like a lot of effort for ($15000*0.03+$15000*.16/2) = $1,650.Divide $1650 by how many hours this will take, compare that to your normal day-job wage.That being said, if you want to get into private lending then it might make sense as a fairly low-risk (assuming you follow the advice of others in this thread) "learning experience," that's not crazy. 

We've made great profits on purchasing properties in speculative areas, but if the person who will be responsible for collecting past due rent on your team is afraid to get out of the car in a certain neighborhood, you might want to avoid it.

Normally you get an Option fee from the buyer that is non-refundable.

If you took the catalytic converters off your sports car expect someone to point it out.