I'm not saying IKEA is necessarily bad but it doesn't have the charm of what you might find used especially if you want your place to stand out.

Especially the type of neighborhoods, good locations vs. bad locations; market rental rates, and what's a good purchase price range. 

I tend to ignore bad inventory/high price talk and just focus on building my network and deal flow. 

They would like to use that money to help me further my real estate career. 

I have some I have had bad experiences with because they delayed closing, others I’ve had a bad experience with that they corrected and others I’ve had no issues with.

He is equally responsible as his PM and contributing to giving our business a bad reputation.

If you think it's expensive to hire a professional, try hiring an amateur.There's nothing wrong with wanting to help a guy out but this was a bad decision to try and save a buck.

I have read bad things about it, and I got the permit today so I can change it out.Since I am going to be inside the panel would it add any value to the home if I put in a line for the stove, and hot water heater.

There is good and bad to them.

The only major "risk" is adequate liability coverage.On a separate note, your wife should sign up through UpWork.com to start her marketing career as an independent contractor/consultant.