And company VP gave good employment reference review from company email ID.

Here's how a seeming tax disaster turned into a strategic triumph.Picture this: You're sitting with your CPA, reviewing the sale of your residential rental property.

Sorry for the tough love, but not buying the above.You & your wife's salaries should cover your expenses, while the income from your remodeling gigs should be saved.Recommend you review EVERY dollar you made and what you spent it on in 2024.

Trying to do my due diligence and research reviews on them before making this expense.  

Try "stayhikaru reviews."

I think the main issue here, is not working with a trusted broker. 1 bad review will ruin a small broker shop's reputation.

Compare this to other hard money lenders to ensure you’re getting a competitive deal.Reputation: Before working with any lender, it’s crucial to check reviews, reach out to other investors who’ve used them, and potentially even meet with them in person.Experience with BRRRR: If possible, find out if they have experience funding BRRRR projects specifically.

You can pay for expediting for plan reviews and the best way to "expedite" beyond that is to make sure that your engineer / consultants are submitting complete packages each review cycle.

Reviewing comps it would sell quickly at $800,000.00  (conservatively). 

Here is my two cents: When hiring a contractor for substantial renovations, start by researching local licensed and insured contractors with solid reviews.