Why not take the profit without the tax hit?

However, for longer-term profitability, flexible loan terms often have a bigger impact, especially with interest rates or repayment structures that align with your goals.

Just make sure the cost of your protection doesn't rob your profit. 

Here is what I know-$250k Strong (my client) = 1/3 = 7.33 Units Each$250k Elena/Investor = 1/3 = 7.33 Units Each$250k Mike/Builder = 1/3 = 7.33 Units Each$250k Investment = Profit $2 to 3.3 million.Purchase $2.2Build Cost $4.1Total Cost $6.3ARV = $12 to 22 millionProfit = $5.7 to $16 millionConstruction to take 18 monthsI am meeting with a lender and the developer, Mike today.

Unfortunately there's a lot of alarmist/scare tactics utilized to upsell these services that do nothing but generate revenues for those who are selling the service and often leave the clients with recurring expenditures i.e  annual maintenance costs.  

Of course markets change and the chances of a profitable flip have changed as well.

Quote from @Rajagopalarao Paidi: Is there anyway to minimize or avoid agent costs, I don't have much scope for profit if I pay agent costs, what options typically one has Do it FSBO if you want to save them and then hire a TC or company to do the work...

However, the end goal can still be profitable.

Breezeway allows us to easily organize all photos by room and generate a downloadable document for reference.Once a tenant moves out, we follow the same process to document the property's condition and determine if any amount needs to be withheld from the security deposit.Additionally, we require new tenants to complete and return a move-in inspection document within 3 days of moving in.

They will generate a report to you based on their findings.Type 2 - conducted by an engineering firm where they will have you complete a questionnaire.The questionnaire will ask you details regarding the house and therefore, I would recommend having a home inspection or appraisal at the time of completion.The above two studies have pros / cons and differences in cost and turnaround time.Best of luck.