Some methods work better than others and some methods work better for one individual than someone else using the same method.For example Joe Blow has more success using direct mail in his area than Jane Blow using the same method in her area while Jane Blow has more success using online marketing than Joe Blow doing the same thing.

Any Tom or Jane can be a realator but repairing homes is another deal that involves some skill and know how.In this day and age there is a million ways to make money.

You guys go to Jane Garveys REIA?

With the success of the HGTV show Fixer Upper, Waco, is as Jane Pauley put it on CBS Morning News, "the unlikely capital of home renovation"http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-couple-behind-fixer-upper/

Thank you Mark, Ryan and Jane,While your advice was helpful, it was somewhat vague on the specifics I was looking for.

Originally posted by @Jane A.

Jane A.Thank you all for great input.  

@Jimmy Clark I worked at Kapalua Bay Hotel...bartender at the pool bar and the Bay Club (now Merriman's)...Love to wiggle my toes in the sand while enjoying local music at Leilani's!

Reason being...If the checks are made out to "Jane Doe (your applicant) for the benefit of Billy Doe (child)" or made payable to Billy Doe (applicants child) with Jane Doe (your applicant) listed as the custodian, you may not have legal recourse to gain access to these funds to recoup any unpaid rent or damages.Not intended to be legal advice, as I am not a lawyer...

There are indeed some sketchy neighbourhoods nearby but there's also a beautiful pocket of well-kept century homes at the NW corner of Jane St & Lawrence Ave.