The general rule is: to anybody who was paid by you for services (work) or who received a profit distribution from you – if he received from you a total of at least $600 total during 2023.

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It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule anywhere from $120-180k for a single family (or $200-250k for a multifamily) purchase price.

I believe after the holidays the other unit will go quickly.What is the rule to refi into conventional loan?

If the house was built in the 50's or earlier than you probably have cast iron pipes.

Pre-construction homes, which could build $50-60K in equity within a year or two.I can afford a 20% down payment, but I’m torn between focusing on equity (pre-con) or cash flow (resale).

I made that mistake with a 2 bedroom condo - after 1 year, I had to shut down operations due to HOA rule violations of NO short-term rentals less than 30 days.#8 The 30 day+ rule -  Certain places Airbnb is outlawed or a softer rule is the 30day+ rule.   

The asking price is under $125k and like mentioned earlier, the renovations would be 50% so there are major repairs (not move-in ready). 

Even though I am in south central Pennsylvania, I have the ability to lend in all 50 states.  

Quote from @Jennifer Fernéz: It sounds like you are embarassed to charge the $50 fee.