=)FINALLY I've been able to save a bit of money and the value of properties are dropping into non-idiotic ranges here in the LA area.

Water will cause floor boards to curl, usually away from the source of the water.

They would rather let the property sit on the market with no other bids (except mine) than negotiate and sell it to me.... while property values drop drop drop.After 30 days I'm going to resubmit a lower bid.

But I agree you gotta play by the rules, I'm seeing guys drop left and right, a lot of it is because of the economy but part of it is because they try to cut corners and not treat it as a business, I'm grateful for my contacts and try to do my part to keep them, seems to work well, I am able to stay busy without advertising :D

We set up tables and chairs for folks to complete applications and had bottled water in the frig for those folks to have while signing.A lot of neighbors came by during the open house.

Additionally, 2008 to 2010 marks a great time to sell capital assets that have been held for at least a year or more, as the capital gains tax rate has been dropped to 0% for certain tax brackets.

I did the sand and seal on most of the rest of the areas, certainly anywhere with a hint of "water damage" on the wood.You will probably only need to replace a couple subfloor panels per room.

I have been running a successful painting business for the past eight years specializing in restoration, fire and water loss.

; all the copper can be stolen along with just about anything else (including the furnace, water heater, appliances, etc); and there could be title problems.

If anyone is in my general area and knows of any REI clubs please drop me a line to let me know.