Clients who just submit a ton of low ball offers without any rhyme or reason don't do really well within Clickinvest.

Yes, I am serious about getting invested in real estate and getting the ball rolling.

I've got a lot of balls in the air this year (1) my IT job (2) first year as a Realtor (3) and this project -- I'd say just lowering my expectations on how quickly I'd finish would have been a good start.

You mentioned Denver was an option, and you'll have a lot more to choose from down that way (I like Golden a lot regarding Denver suburbs). 

After making certain the numbers work and it's a good deal, make certain you have A) a good real estate attorney who will make the buying process easy and not drop the ball B) A really good inspector (even if you know the place is in major need of work having the inspection report is vital - from knowing what you're getting into to having facts when you argue down your property taxes).Finally, to get an idea of repairs you can have a contractor check out the property with you.

The offsetting of the capital gains might be the golden ticket!

Like I said just getting the ball rolling here.

hmmmm.........Anyway, to get back on track he is sending me an appeal application to get the ball rolling. 

Before I ask for quotes from contractors, I want to know the ball park of the cost. 1.

@Chris Ball - it is very possible that the deal is real.