Not to say that they aren't a viable option of finding deals that can be easily incorporated into a wholesale business, but I would recommend getting solid with other strategies first and then working into doing short sales down the road a bit.Outside of short sales, if it doesn't have equity its a no deal.

More can easily be done.

The fee is small compared to the cost of you missing something major, which can easily happen, no matter how handy you are.

Congress is essentially the same entity it was in 2004 and 2006, and the "system" does not change easily.

This one will easily be the most extensive rehab I've done, but it's a simple 1 story ranch design so it'll be a quick rehab.Tim

It is my opinion that the dollar is going to tank, inflation is going to shoot up, and unemployment will easily hit double digits.

And yes, a tenant could easily do the same thing, not realizing the risks.

It's not worth the risk. you can easily find a job with more income without puting your own money and risk.

The 5000 is a great smoke though, and can be had much more cheaply and easily than the Opus.

I don't know what the building looks like or the square footage of exterior wall space, but a typical painter who works with investors could easily charge double that.But again, I haven't seen the building, and price will certainly vary depending on the specific contractor...