I care about my successes not my failures.  

I think these are simple mechanical valves, so they probably won't help will small leaks, but might help if something breaks wide open downstream of the valve. 

Not only did i lose money, my credit was affected based on their failure to sell the property last yr as planned.

I am slightly mechanically skilled, so I changed fluids, wipers, bulbs, etc. 

You could also trade services such as carpentry, auto mechanics, painting, dental work and other services that you can do for the seller over time.4.

.- Closed on the property at the beginning of August 2018- Completed exterior and mechanical improvements, including new TPO roof, new HVAC systems, several concrete balcony/landing replacements, and new paint (HVAC systems and roof were at the end of their useful life. 

We want to pursue projects that have a potential upside through value-add mechanisms and build equity.Both my wife and I are out-of-state.

This is one of the finest resources available for improving your real estate smarts and skills, provided you use it effectively.The mechanics of pre-foreclosure varies from state to state.

Making erroneous declarations about the mechanisms creating the savings, and subsequently what their actual effect is on the savings, is something I would categorize as 'misleading' at best.So, while good on you for saving yourself a healthy chunk of money, don't be surprised when people challenge you on the assertion that it's coming from the tooth fairy leaving it under your pillow.

Anything mechanical you can avoid is a plus.Buy used appliances a couple of years old at 1/3 the cost of new and have spares to swap out when there is a problem.