Numbers were as followspurchase price was 79,650.11repairs/holding cost//misc/ 10,850Comm/deed stamps/closing fees etc 9341.43sold for 126,000 profit was right around 26,800 (there were credits,HOA refunds,insurance refunds etc, this is a close figure)I'm not a picture person I don't do before and after pics.. 

Here they just stamp a signature certifying its valid.  

The transaction costs are the issue for buying and selling, closing, stamp tax, I believe NY requires 2 lawyers, etc.Future appreciation is guaranteed to no one.  

If using a First Class stamp, you are not required to put a return address.

Please let me know if I messed up/missed anything.WF Origination Charge (Supp Reno Fee* + WF Fee) $1,509 Charge for Points (1.5) $1,065 Credit Report $12 Appraisals (Includes Final Inspection of $100) $810 Tax Service $70 Consultant Fee* (Necessary for Reno Loan) $500 Abstract or Title Search $175 Title-Exam/Attorneys Opinion $400 Title Insurance-Lender Coverage $216 Title-Survey $340 Title-Owner Policy (Optional) $83 Title-Closing/Escrow $300 Title-All Endorsements $24 Record Deed $60 Record Mortgage/DOT $115 City/County Tax Stamp-Deed $1,350 State Tax Stamp-Deed $1,350 Title-Courier $100 Closing Costs (- Supp Reno Fee - Consultant Fee)   = $7,465 *Already included in Renovation Costs

I don't move on everything but       - are assignments more preferable because of the stamp taxes? 

Essentially the only types of investments that may not be held inside an IRA or a 401k are the following:Artwork,Rugs,Antiques,Metals - with exceptions for certain kinds of bullion,Gems,Stamps,Coins - (but there are exceptions for certain coins),Alcoholic beverages, andCertain other tangible personal property.

But that said every state is different, even if it's legal in Arthur's state still doesn't seem fair and a demand letter is only cost a postage stamp.  

So I suspect the only real issue is, would someone call a "local" number from a letter they received with a NZ stamp?

If there are any structural changes, you'll also need a structural engineer to stamp ($600 or so in my experience).Or, if it's really just straightforward and aesthetic, just do it and don't get the county involved.