Unfortunely, it seems you cannot be any sort of deterrent from others investing into the program, even if means losses to accommate unlicensed jobs. 

Fabuloso, which comes in all sorts of colors/scents, placed in a bowl under the filter at the furnace should take care of the smoke odor. 

If you have any sort of injury you suffered from the military, GO TO THE DOCTOR and document it.

Hi Brittany , Unfortunately for primary rresidence lending you have to intend on moving in within 2 months of closing on the property.Now for value add houshacking it's sort of a hybrid of the live-in flip and House hack.

It's a small world mate lol1) Got it and I usually have no issues opening the books as I mentioned, nothing to hide but not many have a genuine approach when asking for such and as you me mention, could use it to their advantage for all sorts of things.2) You and I spoke about this in person and have someone working on this in our office.

One of those months you'll know what it is, but the other 2 you'll have to take some sort of an average and tack it on.

He did all the work finding this deal and negotiating the great price so I agree he is entitled to some sort of acquisition % fee.

There is obviously appreciation and things outside of cashflow but an investment has to have some sort of cashflow.

What sort of contingencies should I include in my offer to the seller if I decide to go forward?

But without a value-add strategy you're simply not going to cash flow with that sort of strategy.