Around here, we have a couple of manufacturers of generic thermal pane windows and can buy them cheaper than Lowes.It's not rocket science installing them, and we found someone to remove the old windows, haul them away, and install the thermal panes for $50 a window, about half of what some others wanted.One caveat, I had an energy consultant with our local utility company come out and do an energy audit, and he said if you've already got serviceable windows it's not cost-effective to upgrade to more than storms - and this is on my new personal residence.

He has some free articles that contain good info.I don't pay for any guru BS so my ability to form an opinion of him and compare him to other "guru's" is limited.Read the free stuff online and go to the library, probably your best option as you get a more well rounded view and cheaper than paying to hear one guru's insights.

In some areas, it is cheaper to buy than the cost of putting up a new building, let alone systems development and permit fees.However, I do have a suggestion:Take that stream and develop it into a nice park-like area with gardening and benches and a couple of foot bridges.Then, you market like that stream is a huge asset, and you'll get buyers saying, "What a beautiful piece of property!"

Although we area bigger shop, we can do everything "turn-key" better, faster, and often CHEAPER than if you tried to piecemeal it yourself.

Their bamboo, which is what I use in some of my cheaper rentals, is actually my personal preference and is very durable.

Hardly anyone tells you "I'm waiting to see if I am approved for a better/cheaper/closer/larger" apartment, and I'll take yours if it doesn't pan out."

Maybe it would be cheaper to hire an escort with a video camera to do it for me?

Any suggestions on something similar but priced much cheaper?

While it does have some red tape, it seems like a viable option for financing flips and much cheaper than HML.

I said find an existing home as I am asumming its cheaper and easier to execute buying something already done.