Pines’ license to practice law, branding him “a substantial threat of harm to the public†because of his advice to foreclosure victims to break in and retake their homes.Pines, whose law offices in Carlsbad were closed earlier this year, argues that most of the foreclosures and evictions of homeowners are conducted illegally because the banks and investment firms who claim ownership of distressed properties don’t have clear title to them.The decision by State Bar Court Judge Richard Honn is a temporary measure, pending a hearing on disciplinary charges against Pines, the bar said in a statement.A defiant Pines vowed to continue fighting the actions of big banks and investment groups putting homeowners out on the street, as well as state bar officials, whom he accuses of acting on behalf of the prominent law firms representing the banks -- and paying massive dues to the 232,000-member state lawyers’ association.“It means absolutely nothing,†Pines, 59, said of the bar court ruling. “I will go right on doing what I have always done and it won't effect me at all, or my clients.â€The bar court, which operates independently of the state court system in handling internal legal matters, called Pines to a hearing on April 12, where he was accused of violating laws and ethical standards in advising clients to take the law into their own hands.“Although Pines is a seasoned attorney, he seems to have lost his ability to distinguish between zealous advocacy and lawlessness,†Honn wrote in his 18-page ruling, adding that Pines’ “unwillingness or inability to obey court orders and follow the laws of this state has tarnished the reputation of other attorneys and the legal community as a whole.â€Chief Trial Counsel Jim Towery said he was gratified that the bar court agreed Pines posed an imminent threat and was likely to continue violating court orders unless his license was revoked.Deputy Trial Counsel Brooke Schafer said that in none of the cases in which Pines advised clients to reoccupy homes in Carlsbad, Newport Beach and Simi Valley did the former homeowners have a legal right to enter the premises.

This is a decrease from my initial goal as I have decided to hold out for more profitable deals this year. 2) Build 1 new construction project. 3) Acquire 4 rental units that cash flow a minimum of $300/unit4) Mentor 1 new investor and help them complete their first profitable deal5) Acquire 2 new private money lenders for a total of $200k in investor funds6) Have my company featured in the local news7) Be interviewed 3 times and build my reputation as an expert in my real estate niche.8) Streamline and automate 30% of my daily business operations9) Be in the position for my company to donate $10,000 to a charity/organization 10) Stop simply talking about it and finally take my girl backpacking in Asian and EuropeSimple, measurable, attainable, reviewable, and time bound goals.

More stringent measures can help to contain the problem within this category of loans, without there being too many adverse effects on the broader mortgage market.

I don't see much getting done here for less than about $7K minimum, but I haven't seen or measured the kitchen.

The more expensive the property the more room for disaster. recently I had an estimate on replacing a relativily inexpensive granite counter top in ubatuba. it was measured by several contracters all specs and design were the same. the low bid was $6800 and the high bid was $25,000.

I would measure your exterior square footage and multiply that by 3.5 -4 to get your total price.So 1,000 sq ft$1,250 - slate siding removal and disposalNew siding materials and house wrap $1,000 - $1,250Installation labor - $1,250 - $1,500This is probably on the cheaper end and it will depend on what type of vinyl siding that you go with.

As for the time I've never measured it, however if I get the desired level of profits it'll be a moot point, especially since I won't be swinging hammers or paint brushes.

The L/P might be a viable way for you to sell and could allow you to collect a little bit of cash up front in the form of a deposit.One caveat: if the buyers have money now that they were going to place as a down payment for the mortgage, you'd want to take measures to ensure that they don't spend it in the meantime since they'll most likely need it for their mortgage in 4-5 yrs.

Our main problem is that we have no way to measure how many calls are going to the forwarded number (we use google voice to forward the calls). 

BTW - our best measurement is that approx 5% of our franchisees leave the system each year, and ~1/2 of those instances are for personal reasons.