I feel I would learn better with live classroom instruction going over the Principles and Procedures books.

-If we complete the house to basic standards (not replace windows,paint original kitchen cabinets,not put on siding),this will probably bring us up to a total invested amount of about 80k,and at this point I think we could easily sell the house for about 150k,maybe 160k if we are lucky.

If you put 1/100 as much effort into this "business" as you did Engineering you might not have these basic questions.I think you are lucky so far and I agree with @Victoria Avery (by the way Vic, how do you know so much about restraining orders;-)

Basically, I'm here to learn and network. 

Same basic thoughts.

That is part of normal wear and tear, and basic maintenance of a home, and adds no value. 

Here is some basic information you should try to provide, but throw in whatever else you think would be helpful.Type of Property (SF, MF, commercial, condo, etc.)Type of Deal (buy and hold, rehab flip, wholesale double close, etc.)Are you or your buddy putting up any money for a down payment?

because netronline gives basic information, and doesn't give mailing address or name. 

That's basically your net worth.

I have basically lived here all my life, I have been in the plumbing trade for over twenty years and if any one has a question about plumbing I will be happy to help, just give me a couple of days to reply.