All Forum Posts by: Steve Kordish

@Jeff S. Explain the situation as you outlined above to your mortgage company, and ask if you can change your mortgage due date to the 10th or 15th. 

@Theresa Nguyen Welcome to the site. I"m sure you've found lots of great information already, lots to read and learn! All the comments above are spot on, see this link for Ohio specific information...
https://www.kapre.com/real-estate-courses/ohio/state-requirements

I just found a handyman today for a few small fixes. I regularly pop into the local Ace Hardware and got to know a few of the guys. When I say "know" I mean I know their names and all they knew is I'm in their store about once a week. Anyway, today I walked up to one of the guys who has always helped me out and I asked him if he ever did work on the side. Said he did. We walked the house and  said he'll get me a quote (materials/labor) in the next day or so. Nice thing is he said he can source 90% of the materials from his store - at his discount. He'll get a nice tip from me for Christmas!  
Just an idea, if it's not major stuff ( no permitting) Ace/HD/Lowes workers may be a decent start (if not they probably know others that would be qualified. Hope tat helps.

@Joseph Reidy  Also, just want to comment that anyone who rebounds like you have from what appears to be a serious head injury just a short time ago isn't just an "average joe" in my book !

@Joseph Reidy  Hi Joseph, and welcome. Check out this link...
https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...

it'll get you started on the right foot. Also, sounds like you're a tough and determined "kid" ( from what you posted) , keep the can-do attitude and you'll do well! Read as many of the forum posts as you can, listen to the podcasts, and watch the webinars - always keep gaining more knowlwdge ( then put it into action)!!

@DJ Cumminsundefined
My situation is a little different than yours but, I too, am considering getting licensed. I have no other income now (quit self-emp Jan  2015 after 22 yrs.) and have done a few flips since then to tide me over. I've read as many posts  as I could find on this and I believe the positives definitely out weigh the negatives/costs. Do you have some skills that you've develeoped from life/W2 job that will translate positively to real estate (sales/people skills/marketing)? That would definately be a bonus but not a deal breaker if not. May actually be a positive if you can start with a blank slate without bringing any bad habits - lol I wish you the best of luck in your decision and future!

 Are you a realtor by any chance?

So, handyman Bob is uninsured... he trips on his OWN extension cord at my property and spills a scalding cup of McDonald's coffee on himself. Who gets to fund his retirement?

 Maybe a good reason to rehab/flip? (not to mention the landlording B.S. along the way)

He/she is your 'friend'... A tube of caulk"?  @Marcia Maynard is a little over the top if all that's involved is a tube of caulk. I understand her point as well as the point of your your question, if you are dealing with small, low dollar stuff, try a handshake. Once you get over $100 or so you may want to get stuff in writing,