When the gas guy turned the knob on for about 2 sec, the gas smell was immediate and overwhelming.

I'm in the process of putting together a Power Point with some market overview and projections to email to a few High Net Worth individuals and ask for a next step if they're interested.Two of these guys are good acquaintances with my business partner, are marketing geniuses and ultra successful.

You find out investment loans on commercial real estate are given out at a 70/30 LTV ratio and your $81,000 gets you $270,000 in borrowing power.

This friend of mine LOVES his high powered day job, makes a ton of money doing it, has no desire to quit, and has very limited time.  

Just because the petitioner prays (asks) for Full Powers does not mean that's what they received.

Here are your risks:1 - Acting too soon without the proper knowledge of how to analyze Markets2 - Acting too soon without the proper knowledge of how to analyze Rehab3 - Acting too soon without the proper knowledge of how to analyze Properties you find in the correct market4 - Acting too soon without the proper knowledge of how money works5 - Not understanding the power of a team/partners & thinking it's more profitable to do it all yourself (this is especially true about rehab)6 - Not having a Power Team in place to execute multiple deals at one time7 - Inaction8 - Not knowing the difference between Investing and Speculating, and thinking they are the same thing.9 - Emotional responses...the numbers don't lie, don't argue with them10 - Fear holding you back

At the same time, just because someone is motivated by ulterior motives (money, power, etc.), doesn't mean that they don't have good information. 

Since you're new, there is an unlimited amount of information for you to dig through here, so don't be overwhelmed.

Trying to project when it will happen is going to be very challenging because the powers that be, not just political forces, are very good at keeping the plates spinning when they want to. 

Or you can sell it back to the power company.