Click the " Verify a License " on the left side bar and follow the instructions.  

Very instructional.

What are the hidden costs?  

The granite counters were sealed with a water based sealant with 2-3 coats in the appropriate recommended manner per manufacturers instructions.

Professionals know how to bid their work and I am very leery of "time and material" contracts on straight forward projects unless they have hidden damage or other unknowns.

I called the IRS and received detailed instructions about how to clear this up.

Originally posted by Alex Anderson:...well steve the "banker" title was the closest to what i do..i'm an underwriter in the Loss Mitigation departmentThat bit of information will certainly steer the short sales investors your way, I'm sure.As to formulas and offers, the 50% rule will serve you well so that you are aware of "hidden" expenses that crop up while holding rental property long-term.

But for me a 'typical' older home that I buy to rehab/rent without finding the aforementioned sometimes hidden surprises will cost around $12-$16k for a house around 1100-1200 sq ft.One thing to keep in mind is that it maybe easier for you to purchase a nicer 60k house as most conventional lenders like to have a minimum loan of 50k.

I am looking for attorney to put escrow instructions and contracts.

I recently purchased and renovated a property and am in the process of advertising it.I currently setup a dedicated google voice for the property with a message that is specific to the property and instructing them to leave a message to schedule a showing.