We have been keeping our eyes and ears out there for the past year.

You buying a property near your work is not a business expense in the eyes of the IRS.

The challenge with fire damaged properties is that there is more than meets the eye.

I have my eyes on a property in Milwaukee, but need to get a GC for a rough rehab estimate. 

I plan after meeting the team, verifying the deals and "looking the bloke in his beady little eyes" as he put it, to connect with a realtor or other professional to do the walk thru for me in the future as I don't want to have to make that trip each time.    

Metro Flippers caught my eye on Facebook.

Working with a good investor-friendly realtor would be helpful, but always keeping an eye open and looking for alternative lead streams never hurts as well.I hope that helps, but having contractors that you trust and being ready to move when the deal comes up should put you in good shape going into the spring.Good luck!

The judge will look at them with an evil eye when they lie to the court.

I'm a trust but verify guy so 3 times a year we have picture inspection reports done so I know the condition of the unit, cost $75, Will share information if requested.Best,Mike Money well spent.In think we do a yearly walkthrough that is included with our PM operation but would like to have multiple walkthrough's scheduled every year which we will probably have to charge for due to needed time and resources.But it's a great way to get eyes on the property and provide peace of mind for landlords.Thanks for the mention.

Would I have to rent it out as a short term rental from May until late August to avoid being seen as a “dealer” in the eyes of the IRS?