He answers many questions and explains various interpretations of the law, which is quite vague in some areas.

Most people interpret "shotgunning" as mass sending out offers, without evaluating comps, etc.

I'm having a big issue with a general contractor who just finished flipping a house for me.

Contractor wrote me initial contract for $39,000. I signed it.

Work began and a few change orders had to ...

Some say there are situations where you can claim it as an expense while others say you must always depreciate it.So my question is, are these rules open to interpretation?

However IF as a buyer you say "sell to me directly and save the commission",  that maybe interpreted as tortious interference with a contract.

Knowing what is fair is also open to interpretation. 

I spoke with him again today and he sent me more information, I just started studying it and I am quite sure I was on the wrong track before...Regarding the lease option - thinking that it might work if it was structured like an actual lease with a "normal" deposit and monthly amounts, and then a separate document that was an option to purchase.... instead of the lease/option having some huge deposit that could be interpreted by the IRS as a down payment, and then, for example, the "rent" payments being applied to the purchase price...  

Based on your question, I interpret that you have not listened to that podcast.

Leaving ambiguity leaves room for interpretation, which leaves room for variation.

I'm in the process of purchasing a place that was listed "move in" ready off MLS and just got the inspection report.  Can anyone more experienced review for any glaring "deal breakers"?  A lot of it seems minor and st...