So, I will re-side, new roof, new front stairs, new windows, a couple dormers(to your point), build out a basement bonus room, and gut and rebuild the other unit all for under 300K?  

However, if you are serious about running a real business I would urge you to start off right by getting at least a basic accounting system with a chart of accounts tuned to your specific business needs.

If you bump repair costs to $95k, the ROI would be 8.01% (which I think is not a home run but a base hit). 

Most of Iowa is in Zone 1, which the EPA states has the "Highest Potential" for radon: Zone 1 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) (red zones) A basic radon test can be picked up from your local hardware store with results usually only taking a couple of days to come back.

The details vary from lender to lender, but that's a basic rundown. 

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

You will want to find a basic nylon product.

I recommend researching 3-5 different markets before narrowing down on one that you want to build a base in.

I have also negotiated things such as new HVAC, hot water heaters, dish washers, egress window, roughed in plumbing for a basement, etc. prior to close.

LOL- Just write a basic mission statement. - Create a "realistic" goal of how much money you want to make in 2009- Find out what the average wholesale deal will net you in your area.- Plug and play the numbers game to figure out how many wholesale deals you need to achieve your goals.- Let every, single human being you come in contact with know what you are doing.- Get out on the street and meet at least 3 new people per day!