The property is close to train tracks, so some higher quality, sound minimizing windows will really help the rentablity of the property.3.

It values more in the first few years of your career, since that's your " track record" that you are persistent to complete 4 year project.

Not only was she very apologetic about her aggressive furry friend, she became my ally in fast-tracking all my design requests.

Im not a real estate agent but my business partner is, and we are considering going after REO listings as a possible inside track on good lead for rehabs.Thanks in advance

For the investors that use direct mail, how can I track the leads my letters bring so I can improve my rate of deals closed (working on getting my first wholesale deal done this month).

I've run into a lot of bad contractors around Louisville - unless you have a proven track record with them, you may want to just assume the worst there as well (i.e. 2-3 times higher price once you start and 2-3 times longer timeframe).I'm sure it can be a good rental property for somebody, I just don't see it turning out especially well for you if you've let it sit vacant for the last 8 years!

I live in the city myself, though north of the tracks.

@Isaiah BurnsideOh how I miss the GI Bill, I was able to wrap up a BS and a MS with it.

Tim, sounds like you are on the right track. 

This one went through without a hitch - free and clear - after a few checks and re-checks.It's also a lot easier when you have a couple of big buyers in your back pocket which we had so it fast tracked the process( the 1st person I called took it and could close within days).