Probably more like $30-50k or more to do stuff right such as: replace roof, repair foundation, replace water piping, put a new panel in.

Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year.Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing their taxes this year.According to programs from the Federal Housing Authority, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, many first-time buyers can purchase a home with as little as 3% down.

That may be what it takes to stop having your interns, new hires,etc call me!

Northshore in the Mandeville area is tough because there is so much nice new stuff coming online. 

I've worked very hard to find some good crews and have one that only works on my stuff. 

Be glad they’re out of those paper masks as you shouldn’t be using those if you’re working with that stuff anyway.

Internal bank mortgages (those not sold by the bank) allow me to get a loan at a variable rate (not fixed) and I am okay with that.

The rates are $750 per room in 3 rooms, $700 per room in 2 basement room when they are finished, and I will be living in the master.I want to add 2 more bedroom as soon as possible, but I also want to do renovations in the kitchen, put hardwood floors, remove popcorn ceiling (asbestos), put in recessed lighting, new internal/external paint, remove a load bearing wall, and etc which a contractor said will cost around $80k (I think I can go IKEA kitchen and go cheap on other things and save $30-40k.

That said, the virus does appear to have already slowed down travel internationally.

Then we have the Rental Registration stuff.