Those are some good material to read.

I gave him a check to start the labor as well as a check for the material he was providing.

Small claims takes time, and doesn't always work out in our favors.. but if you believe your time is worth pursuing and you believe you have enough material to prove it then you can pursue.

In reading your post, does this mean that you are buying the actual billboard and selling the advertising yourself? 

Builders Material Outlet has some fantastic buys but its hit or miss finding your sizes.  

i've also set up a couple advertisement campaigns using google adwords. its a student rental in kingston, i'm hoping to get it rented out on a 1 yr lease by may 1st 2020. i know its a bit late to be moving out, but the current group only just decided to move out. thanks!

He doesn't advertise it, but he may be a resource for you.

Since your new to the industry, let me clarify because various people with mentoring programs to sell will misuse labels so prospective customers may be more willing to part with their $.Wholesaling, as the term is used currently, is a job, just like being a real estate agent.Buy, fix and flip is a business, just like any business that buys raw materials, adds value, and sells it in the marketplace.Neither are real estate investing.  

I've written dozens of checks, so it's not that I can't - but when he wants a percentage up front and needs it to buy materials, cutting a check and being at home for him to pick it up so he can start in a timely manner is not the most efficient. 

Also, do either of you have any books/material you can recommend that helped you along your journey?