Try Thumbtack...I've gotten quite a few new trades from that site who have been eager for the work - and did their jobs well.  

No part of the Premises shall be used at any time during the term of this Colorado Lease Agreement by Tenant for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind. 

While you're there i'd swing by the college and see if you can get any numbers from the admissions department (student population, those living on campus, growth, age, etc.).

Im looking for more creative ways to think about financing my units because even today im being quoted 4.5% on a 30 year fixed loan with treasuries where they are currently trading, just seems insane to me.

The trade off is buying in a nice area with good schools.

@Clara Brashear,Hi Clara,I assume you mean how to be your own General Contractor hiring/managing/paying subs on your own work site and not swinging a hammer yourself.Going to work for some one else in this field would probably take several years to figure out all that needs to be done.For instance, material and labor lien releases, payment schedules that CYA, interim and final work inspections, etc... 

The problem with ignoring them, however, is that if they swing at the wrong time (for you), they can cause you to go bankrupt FAST.

I'd love to grab coffee sometime and trade tales!

I want some of the larger apartment complexes but they've been trading too high or not at all recently. 

Hello, I work for a company looking to start a non traded REIT.