As a lay person who knows nothing about plumbing, that sounded reasonable; he did an inspection, saw he had an issue, and said he would fix whatever issue it was for X amount. 

It doesn't sound like a great fit for AL.  

The regular ferry has already had quite an effect in Bremerton and the surrounding area.

It seems like it'd be an effective strategy if I built a brand in my small town and surrounding areas where people knew they could send me a lead of someone they knew, to make some quick cash if I closed on that deal.Assuming this IS completely legal to do, it leads me to a couple different questions:1.

I am just throwing out ideas here that leave you with at least one investment. hopefully someone can give some sound advice and you can figure this out before the twins arrive! 

I think that sounds like a solid plan.

As Soh said, it sounds like she spends all or more than what she makes so I would definitely pass on that potential tenant.

Sounds illegal or at least a good way to not get traffic inside unit.

Your approach sounds like a Hard Money Lender rather than a Private Lender.

He had done a few investments in the past, but sounded like he had been burned a couple of times.