For example, when they have a broken furnace, they replace it out of their own pocket and justify it in their mind by thinking that it was just a one-time expense.Mike

Any tips, suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

I worked for 4 years in college for a licensed contractor and am capable of doing most remodels (kitchen, bath, plumbing, flooring, electrical, etc...)I was wondering if anyone has any tips for finding a right lender and loan?

If it set in the water, its probably damaged too and will need to be replaced.

It was kind of a spure of the moment thing to were the lady (family friend) needed a place to stay right a way & agreed to pay the $525 plus deposit.I want to replace the old cracked windows with some better energy efficient ones to help with the cost of the utilities which I pay none of.

What are some of the tips & tricks to do this?

I appreciate any guidance on what I should look out for initially, as well as tips and tricks from any of your past lessons learned.I wish everyone here, who cares as much to have read this, success.

Replace your used units prematurely due to a stripped transmission, and now you have delivery and disposal charges, plus another machine, plus the sheer aggravation to tenants and their resulting calls to you.

I pointed out that both seemed a bit low-ball but if he would take a net out that was based on roof and kitchen each costing 20% more, we'd take it.In short order we replaced the countertops and floor (about $1,000), re-roofed in my spare mornings and weekends (about $800), and cleaned the carpet.

He found for me about 1/2 a second later.I would have liked to bought more Houston property as the market started to turn around in the late 80s and early 90s but was constrained by my wife, my natural (financial) conservatism and the fact that I was holding down a pretty good paying job that sometimes cut into my maintenance, repair and make ready time.I have always done (almost all) of my own work, that includes reroofing, pulling about 35-40 feet of termite eaten studs out and replacing them.