THE HOT WATER HEATER NEED A POP OFF LEG....

Just by the nature of who we are, but I am also on my last leg of an MBA program, and definitely don't take spending money anywhere lightly, anymore.  

He wants to give me capital and take the lead in regards to leg work and research.My short term plan to take a first step towards our ultimate goal includes thinking of my first home as an investment. 

If you're there during the week when it's not so busy, talk to some of the folks in the orange aprons and ask them about what they think labor costs might be on something.  

Especially since my small company (just me, my assistant in the Philippines, and contractors) does all the leg work...  

However,  if I go a little further North about 45-50 minutes drive into Orange County, NY, there are a few towns and cities, some somewhat depressed and school districts with bad reputations where I certainly would not move my family to, that have much lower property values, much lower taxes and the numbers work.  

Also, what are some ways a newbie can get a leg up on the competition?

Have ever heard of concentrated orange cleaner deodorizer or heavy duty concentrated citrus degreaser cleaner?

Sometimes it is difficult, but the closer to can get to comparing "apples to apples", instead of "apples to oranges", the better off you will be.

I had a conversation with a financier yesterday who told me these two factors give me a leg up over other flippers, and I could learn from the agent and contractor.