I haven't looked, but I bet there is one available here on BP.Finally, the AIA (American Institute of Architects) publishes guides you can purchase that give you all kinds of figures for calculating costs.  

I bet I regularly work 80+ hours a week right now and love every minute of it.

I sell Rent to Own, that way I am protected from the safe act. 2/1 400 a month $2,500 down 4 years 2/2 450 a month $3.000 down 5 years 3/2 500 a month 3000 plus down 5-6 years Odds are you will get most homes back every 2 years.

This struck me as odd and a bit crazy but that was exactly what he said.

I've done many odd jobs while paying my dues.Realtor assistant - I learned comps, contracts, transactions, short sales, etcField guy/runner - I learned condition of the property, estimating repairs, why to bring a gun with meAsset manager - Lots and lots about how inefficient banks are internallyTransaction coordinator - REO, how REO listing agents workBasically, anything I could do to get in the door, and work it from there.

Bet if you goggle "notes for sale" you'll find them

While you might find a regional bank or credit union willing to sell you notes, I think your better bet is to work with someone who has a Dealflow of notes and can educate you on the ins and outs of the business.

If you're looking for an agency (Fannie/Freddie) type loan (whether owner-occupied or investment), they won't allow your friend to cosign with you since it has to be a close relative for the sameIf you're looking to cross-collateralize your other assets, a local bank/credit union is your best bet since they can be flexible when it comes to specialized financing situations like this Since your friend is willing to cosign, I'd say form an LLC with both of you as members.

About the unauthorized parking, there are some strategies you could use that will put you at odds with your tenants and others that will guide your tenants to follow your established parking policy.

I'll give you 100 to 1 odds it was purchased for one of the two reasons I listed: personal use or speculation.