Wayne, Reading these forums is a great way to start -- I've learned a lot about real-world solutions here versus books and articles.

As Bill pointed out they are not really long term financial solutions.

You are a good negotiator or salesmanYou offer a solution that the typical real estate agents doesn'tYou can deal with issues like no equity, title issues, legal issues etc.I see you are in Towson.

It wouldn't be long term, but would have to be sustained through the first 2-3 projects, I believe, and hopefully by then I will have found a project manager that can manage for me when I am not here.

Installing a ventilation fan is still the better solution but vent it through the side wall or the roof. not the soffit. 4.Glass blocks are good and permanent solution but can be expensive.

Just as Mike and Chris mentioned, remember the opt-in is just one step in the "funnel".Something to keep in mind, is this, if someone should opt-in, give them something of value in exchange - and most people that are on the internet are looking for information or a solution to a problem.

The partial wood in the vanity top is loosing, I am wondering whether solution for that.

Be sure you are not just providing a solution and catering to the needs of your Buyers but to your Sellers, as well.

When people fire off that one shot (as opposed to a sustained campaign), I consider that Powerball marketing.

We'll find solutions for these issues."