I am making my money mean something" i really like what you have said in here and made me think: i want it to be like this. it's not just about money. i can see it two-way: giving and receiving. i think that was a good advise and an eye opener as well. i appreciate it :D

If you feel the degree with be worth it's weight go for it, but if the money and time can be better spent, then it would be advisable to spend it on REI.

There are many out there that do not perform a good service, due diligence!

They both advised me against making any side deals with the seller unless they were in full disclosure to the bank, which defeats the purpose from the seller's perspective anyway.I am waiting to hear from the seller.

Now, anyone that builds outside of a city limits must have a 3-phase inspection performed on the property prior to getting their C.O.

I would look at all the documents above, find out how they pay and check out any screening reports, if any, the owner performed.

Around the first week of December, Madoff told a senior employee that hedge fund clients had requested about $7 billion of their money back, and that he was struggling to pay them.Investors have been pulling money out of hedge funds, even those performing well, in an effort to reduce risk in their portfolios as the global economy weakens.The fraud alleged here could further encourage investors to pull money from hedge funds."

I didn't read ALL the replies but I'm new, my wife advised me NOT to send cards or gifts.

The old contractor can and probably will put a mechanics lien on the property for the work that has already been done.Let us know what the attorney advises

Then try contacting them and ask for their input on the freelancers performance.