It states Hud homes stores - what we started with and not HUD.

Just as important, never pay a contractor upfront for anything until after the first week of work is performed (at least for major jobs, some jobs are only a few days).Some dishonest people will ask for some ridiculous 50% upfront, that should be a red flag. never pay that kind of money upfront and if they want money for materials to start, have them give you the item list and then go pay for it at the store where the items will be purchased.Also, Kevin pointed out that you should receive a lien release from your general and any and all subs.

While your researching, check to see where the major banks store the majority of what they classify "Cash Assets".

Nope, no store front.

You can't take gold to the grocery store and use it to buy your food.You can't buy a house with gold.

Oh yeah, you will rap that title in a box with a golden bow and deliver it to my door with fresh baked cookies and christmas carolers!

I looked at a few local stores, and they don't have them.4) usually how much I am looking at for those works new kitchen and bath, and the other contractor for painting and one more contractor for the yard work?

I kept posession of the shop...it stores all of my 'craigslist' finds to help rehab the others.

And if the place is freshly rehabbed, why put in a tenant who may never purchase, but will certainly detract from the fresh rehab if you have to find another buyer?

In our class, we used a LeadCheck(TM) product that is now available in big box home improvement stores.