Those classes are designed to suck you in and then vacuum your wallet. 

On Saturday 4/7, my tenant damaged one of the windows hardware on my property by forcing the window to close from the outside. 

So I am glad that I was able to leave there with my credit card in my wallet!

I made a tester on my own that connects to my air compressor from parts at the hardware store but I believe you may be able to find one online.  

Second , prepare to open your wallet , its spring and the home improvement market is hot , Everybody wants work done , and contractors are Busy in Maryland .

Just make sure I know what hardware and router bit he used on the doors?

If you want to keep things strictly business, issue a notice, then file for eviction if she doesn't pay.What might be more amenable, for both your soul, wallet and her, is to sit down and have a conversation with her. 

I fear there are going to be many a broken hearts and lighter wallets following that advice.I could write a glowing book on this stuff but its not reality for beginners at all in my mind. your statement above is solid gold. !!!

I would like to be able to get as much done as possible and even be able to start construction on the day of settlement.Pre-Hab Work PhaseHire architectHire structural engineerApply for building permitsDesign KitchenChoose tile, flooring, cabinets, door hardware, light fixtures, railings, front doors.Measure windowsGet estimates from 3 GCsGet estimates from 1-2 ECsGet estimates from 1-2 PlumbersI think I might be jumping the gun on getting Permits…don’t you have to own the building for that?

We have discussed the fact that we would buy the supplies (he manages the lumber/ hardware store) and now we are trying to figure out how to break down the labor payments.