Originally there were two contractors on the job; but one of the guys died a month into the project of old age (bless his heart)--he didn't really do any physical work but oversaw the current guy.

R. 5741To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?

Can't be the age thing this time, not with Marc wiped out.....what do you think James?

There is another homepath home on the same street only 300 square feet bigger, similar style/age that is listed for 60K more than the home we are looking at.

Subtract out all the other expenses and you get about $3500 a month cash flow out of an aging duplex in a not so good part of town.

I don't know much about your situation, but from your profile, it looks like you are only 19, which is a very young age.

Anyone is free to give up their citizenship and go somewhere else if you think you can no longer be successful in the US because your marginal rate goes up 3%.Ask your dad and your grandpa what the top tax rates were when they were your age.

I like to think I'm in better financial condition that most people my age, but not $50k cash ready to throw on a property kind of condition.

The argument you give about just digging and filling is an age old, weak argument.

It also depends on the age of those you come in contact with.....older people may have a better understanding of the circumstances and are less likely to show as much distain as younger people might.