I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.

One of the very few times I heard a financial advisor provide good advice.

Hey @Brad Roche - We do a significant amount of renovation loans (both Fannie May & FHA) here in Chicago and prefer the Homestyle loan only because it's less stringent on the borrow about what they have to repair, and they provide the general contractor a material draw at closing which helps the project start on the right foot.I thought the minimum down payment was 5%.

These areas tend to provide the best balance of affordability and rental demand.That said, Detroit’s market is unique.

And that's how it can work to provide more then amply assignments, via public/private partnerships.

Bridge Loan with Refinancing Exit: A bridge loan could provide a short-term solution to pull the cash you need now, especially if you’ve already added value through your rehab.

A continuing resolution continues the pre-existing appropriations at the same levels as the previous fiscal year (or with minor modifications) for a set amount of time.[1] Continuing resolutions typically provide funding at a rate or formula based on the previous year's funding.[3]If you scroll down to 2025, you'll see the government is funded through 3/14/2025. 

This is rarely an issue provided you still perform.The raising money part is more complex.

This could potentially meet your financial needs by itself as well as provide start up money to do flips or purchase buy and holds

If you could be so kind, please provide me a list of benefits I would gain with a Property Manager.Again, thank you for your feedback.