:an option price can be computed legally and it's a pain, why residential options take the easy way, 1%, 2%, or whatever some of these guys think they can get away with.

Hire out the major work if you're not qualified and/or it requires permits, but little things like cosmetic upgrades are pretty easy with youtube instructional videos. 

@Dan HandfordHI Dan,there are a couple of videos in the manage right that we discuss RUBS.

If you can't see the place in person, can you get a video?

We will also be finishing our 10 part video series on the RE360 you tube channel in the upcoming weeks. 

@James StevensI currently work for a commercial contractor that installs low voltage voice, data, video and security systems.  

Well, I post all my before and after pics/videos on there.

Obviously you can get away with having a desirable cultural draw, or a great employment draw, but both is better.

You will have everything you will need for a quick decision, which will include an appraisal, if not appraisal, a BPO, and if not a BPO real comps that are apples to apples, contractors estimates, pictures, videos, and escrow instructions.Regards,Bernie Germani

Not necessarily looking to be the next Trump, but want to get away from the soul-sucking desk jobs I've held for 20+ years.