We did eventually sign up for these however due to our personal financial reasons we both needed to take some time off. 

So, if you do have a poor creature in the walls, he will eventually put off more stink.

If wages stay flat, then the affordability will decrease which will eventually (with-in five years) put a lid on growth.3) Market efficiency - There is almost no new construction below the media price for either apartments, condos or stand alone homes.

I am basically looking for any insight on your experiences with contractors in the past, positive and negative both appreciated, as well as any ideas you may have as to how your HVAC contractor could better serve you ( completing the job on time, accepting payment for labor when the house closes etc.) any and all feedback will be very welcomed as I am looking to eventually serve the real estate professionals in my area in the best way possible.

Please take note that for the next 2-4 years the only thing you will get is $2500- the 20% on the back is only when the house sells in 2-4 years at which time it will probably need to be renovated again and you have no idea if he will sell in 2-4 years.I think you have better luck finding a rental getting a mortgage and renting it out, having a run of tenants then eventually selling the house- At least then you will get the monthly cash flow till you sell instead of $2500 upfront and future money in 2-4 years assuming he doesn't ruin your credit during that time.Sorry that I sound so horrible maybe I need coffee.

A few years ago, we purchased a 5 acre piece of land that already has a foundation and septic, hoping to eventually obtain a construction loan and build a home.

I eventually waited the 30 days got my duns number and all has been well since...

Don't give yourself the "out" of refinancing, because it will suck the profit out of the deal.From the hard money perspective, they would rather you paid them off quickly and they got their money back, than extend over and over again and eventually sink into foreclosure.

-Did you eventually end up growing your real estate business bigger than it could have been had you tried to work 9-5 and do real estate on the side?

I would eventually like to do rehab homes while managing my rentals.