See if you can find some local REIA folks point you toward a reputable contractor.

Think about it...all they would need to do is schedule a showing, take a TON of photos, upload them to a web site where the potential buyer and view and make $ doing it.

This is cheap protection agains lawsuits.On the property taxes, verify the assessed value on the county web site, it's probably well above this asking price (given the $3K of taxes you mention!!)

He sold me on building 2 websites (I'm a web developer) for him and he would split the profits. what was my mistake.

Because I'm a web developer, I'm going to put a website together that will bring the money buyers and my inventory at one place.

My goals include becoming a consistent fix and flip investor and to build a great reputation in my area for doing the right things.

Some say you get the best of both worlds there, because I think ReMax has a solid reputation, but you still get to keep the bulk of your commission.

Somewhere on the city web site you should find the actual ordnance text.

You can look for a local agent on their web site, who will probably be an independent.Otherwise, yes, use an independent agent that represents numerous carriers.

I need a little help understanding a few things:I see the following posted all over the web verbatim:************************************************A Typical Deal By The NumbersThis is how I and many "real" Rehabbers look at a deal;Max Selling Price 1: $150,000.00Acquisition Cost 2: - $7,500.00Repairs (estimated) : - $9,000.00Four month Average.