Always expect a project to run into issues, cost more than expected and sell for less than expected and you will make money.The biggest advice I would give first time flippers is try and get with a seasoned flipper in your area and see how the process works . . . buy a few lunches and roll up your sleeves if possible and it will be a cheap education that will save you a fortune in the long run.It is easy once you get the machine moving but making sure you do not find yourself with the machine in flames at the start is key.

I'd just be concerned because it says moisture resistant but not waterproof -- hard to argue against your soaking experiment though. 

That way, owners still feel in control but the property doesn’t stall while waiting on approvals.Curious — in your experience, what’s the #1 adjustment most owners resist making right now?

But questions remain about market vulnerability and community resistance to what some see as "hotel-ification" of neighborhoods.Read more about whether fractional ownership represents the future of vacation homes on the blog and then come back here to debate it. 

High-quality electric fireplaces have come a long way; the ones with realistic flame effects and sound can create plenty of ambiance without the mess, firewood hassle, or liability concerns.

The scale of the revision highlights a significantly weaker labor market than previously understood and has immediate implications for monetary policy.The 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched 4.03%, testing major resistance at 4.00%.

Other forms of assets come with such steeper barrier entries coupled with devaluation of their current currency, it's very hard to resist this proof. 

Not sure how widely adopted that practice is and for those that do it, do you ever meet resistance or have transactions to that end up not consummating because of too many hoops for guests to jump through? 

Those are the path of least resistance when it comes to getting their clients paid and collecting their fees.

@Bryant Brislin I would even consider doing a mobile/manufactured development if I thought the city would go for it, but being that it's surrounded by established angle family residential, I'm sure there would be a lot of resistance from existing property owners.