TO get to the current value use "comps" of properties in good condition, or similar condition to the level that you intend to renovate to.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

They get a fire or similar policy as generally that's all most HMLs in my area require, yet you have no protection from being sued with this policy.

I have used similar techniques and had a number of people who want to partner with me.

But assuming they are similar to ours;First it appears you have a deal through something 2013, but your buyer has an option to renew three times?

What would you do/done in similar situation.

I have heard things similar to what Jim said -- a friend will call and request the "new subscriber" package even though he is existing and they usually give it to him.As for the DVD question, you used to be able to buy Tivo boxes to use as a DVR -- I think there was a service fee associated with it though -- though I heard there was a "lifetime" fee you could pay if you wanted (instead of the monthly fee).

Get recommendations from other's who have had similar work done.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

to stay local, but since Brian Levredge and J Scott are doing it long-distance I'm keeping an open mind.Investing in rentals out-of-state makes sense to me if you live in an area where rentals just don't cash flow compared to other areas, but is the flip situation similar?