@Douglas ChristensenHenry Ford was a virulent anti Semite.

Further, if you do not state that making a profit is your primary purpose, and do state other purposes, it appears to be and is somewhat dishonest.I personally am tired of hearing about Exxon's committment to the environment, Ford wanting to bring excellence to Detroit and Walmarts dedication to bringing consumers the lowest prices.

Ever hear of Ford, Rocket mortgage, or Beaumont hospitals?

Please don't say Ford Heights.  

@Nikki Ford welcome to the world of real estate investing!

Oh yeah, they have been discussed here a LOT.  Use

The next guy shows up in a used Ford van with rust that looks like it is worth $7K.

Its funny when a hyunai is made in AL, but a Ford is made in Canada.

Can you imagine buying materials about how to start a car lot, how to sell cars, even roll back speedometers or put heavy grease in a transmission to make it quieter to sell it, but not know the difference between a Ford, Chevy or a Dodge?

   ( title fees, legal fees for prep the contract, recording fees, transfer taxes, title insurance, back taxes paid and others) All the improvements to the property will be added to the basis. ( unless you qualify for de minimus safe harbor of 2500) All the repairs done before placing the property in service is added to the basis.