They also have the Mortgage Tax Credit.

As far as flying (tax deductible too) You can do that and if it's in the states the total trip shouldn't cost you more than $2000 all in with lodging. 

Also, they support with tax filing. 

Owes $ hundreds of thousands to buyers who have sued him for fraud:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/north-carolina-homeowners-cla...

$500 per day penalty up to $10,000 and up to 2 years in prison for willful evasion per entityNo cap on the amount of entity penaltiesCheck with your CPA, Tax Advisor or attorney on this as it is a freight train of compliance coming!

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

Plus it makes bookkeeping and doing taxes etc. more complicated and annoying/ expensive.

@Greg StrunakA good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

What if they build just outside the city limits, so they are not paying city taxes?     

@John BowensAre you loaning from a pre-tax 401K or did you convert to Roth and then loaning from there?