The flipper category doesn't really apply here, so that means you're either going to be a speculator or a landlord.My crystal ball is pretty rusty so I steer clear of speculative investments.You very well could be right and that area is going to appreciate massively in the next couple of years.

pouring a 12x8 concrete patio in back - currently it is a wood deck raised 4 inches off the ground under a covered porch.

I love Fannie Mae (massive sarcasm there).

I'd say keep doing what you're doing with small tweaks rather than massively overhauling your efforts.

I was also thinking about the big concrete barriers, one on each side.This way it could be removed very easily...Thanks for the replies.

Spraying over dirt and oils will lead to massive paint failure in no time.Next time your apt is vacant, get five real licensed contractor estimates and pay the handyman only a fraction of that.

Seller says Section 8 inspections have not required any repair on this issue either, but my untrained eye says that some concrete block should be added to reinforce the small addition.

Taking "balloon payments on the down" on a massively over-valued note is very smart on her part.

I installed hardwood floors, delivered pizzas, managed pizza stores, worked in a mail room, poured concrete, installed custom car audio.. and any other job that would put food on my table and pay the bills.

Has anyone dealt with colored interior concrete flooring before?