That business has expanded into two and has included, design, manufacturing, brick and mortar retail, ecommerce retail, outdoor recreational facilty.

QuickBooks was designed to be easy and in this regard probably to easy.I'm told that Peachtree Pro 2010 is much easier to use than prior versions.

With that said I always suggest you get a trusted inspector with your interest at hand not the realtor/agent/seller if you do not have someone who you trust, find someone develop a relationship and designate his area of work (all inspections he would get) besides that you place the offer expiring within x amount of days you feel comfortable with and move forward if you feel comfortable, however you should make sure your investor is ready willing and able, I almost burned a few bridges when first starting out because of a few investors who got cold feet last minute.

Seems like ALOT of design without design?

These, along with many other "approaches" I feel are designed to make unattractive properties look good on paper.

If you have to get a loan then get the lowest possible rate, not the high rates designed for a short-term flip (the hard money solution), and you should line up your financing before you make offers, just stay away from hard, expensive, money!

I took a bunch of pictures and did my own engineering design.

One I was considering:Listed: 52kYear: 2002Estimated Rent: 850 - I found only one rental listed in this smaller town and it was actually the same exact design.

I personally design and generate direct mail for non-profit organizations.

My postcards are mine and Nick's (Motiv8td's) design.