Proforma accounting should be conservative, prudent projections based on known industry expectations and contingencies. :)

It sounds like you have a strong foundation and will do well in this industry.

@Patrick Tutwiler and @Sherwin Riley sorry for using industry lingo.

So you have any experience in the construction industry?

It's great to have an industry professional eager to learn the "other side" of the business join our community.

@David Rhame To get started and having bad credit, you will need money to put into the deal, and find a seller that is motivated and will carry financing for you.What exactly are your strengths, and skills?

After that, I moved to Champaign to attend UIUC's Masters of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program.I love ATV sports, travel, especially international, music, and learning new things.

However, I would like to do some part time work or volunteering in the industry to get better acquainted with the industry.

Their agreements were much more straightforward than what others in the industry have presented; many of which we have declined to sign because they were so one-sided.  

The demographics of Columbus and Austin are very similar on paper (capital, large university and lots of tech industry) BUT Columbus is no where near as affluent oand te downtown is just now becoming desirable so prices are lower.