If I new how to put pictures on the threads I would send you some of ours you would be astonished to see the resemblances  .I am currently building out in the Oregon wine country and we did use the attic space for bonus room.. by simply changing truss design.. we added 700 sq feet for about 11k.. added cost of truss's got the framer to just do time and materials building the stair and framing in the room..

Most loans must be personally guaranteed, and even if you buy cash, the ability to sue the LLC if you are out country and participating in the day to day business you will have good liability coverage. 

Developing this skill unlocks your growth. 4) Unless you aim bigger and start with a cross functional team, you won't develop the skills in the business to grow. 5) You need 5 distinct skill sets in your team A) finding deals B) deal analysis C) raising capital D) construction and operating management E) sales and marketing.Some people say "I'm a contractor, or I'm handy so I'll start rehabbing houses".

My family and I have been traveling around the country (wife is a traveling nurse) and saving money to buy more property.

In pretty much all major markets across the country pre-foreclosures have declined, however auctions and REOs are on the rise.

There are a lot of neighborhoods in the country where you couldn't give a lot away and if the house on that lot needs extensive repairs then it may have almost no value.

I agree, it's nice to talk to people in the area (although there is an amazing depth of knowledge on here from all over the country!)

The properties seem to make pretty good cash flow in other parts of the country.

I'm not exactly afraid of commitments as far as finances go, but working a job just to keep on top of bills your always Just-Over-Broke, and your exhausted when you get home and you always want to get some rest so your prepared for a better(or easier) day at work the next day, elsewise you'll be first in the cross-hairs on the at-will list for companies to lay off or fire.In the last 2 weeks, I'd say I've accumulated about 100 hours worth of searching real estate ad's, reading books on real estate, forums and the like, and I am leaning towards an FHA 203k loan, or something similar such as owner financing.As it is right now, I am set to start my new J.O.B. next week, but I am expected to work nearly 70 hours a week my first few months there.I think a "stupid" question is far better than making a "stupid" decision!

We ship to many re-located New Mexicans all over the country.