, it's still highly unlikely that an appraiser would have given value to this bathroom in any case, so we're not losing anything from an appraised value standpoint.Seller should be more than OK with it once you educate them on the fact that of all the offers they are evaluating, yours is the only one willing and able to execute a plan to close on-time, without delay, in spite of the flagrantly illegal and unpermitted bathroom.

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

Thanks for offering to talk via phone, Mitch.

You might get better returns from multi-family properties, which offer more rental income.LLC: Setting up an LLC has pros and cons.

There are thousands of pages on consumer protection laws and regulations that depending how you go about doing a subject to could be against these laws and regulations. so like most things - is itillegal - it depends.  

If someone made that offer to us, we would either reject it or expect the owner to get it completely right.

I made a low offer and it was accepted.

I have been able to buy houses of the MLS because their list price was good and I offered cash without contingencies.

If the borrower doesn’t pay us every$3.2 million by Jan 15, we file the deeds, and have two offers for the properties in the $3.9 - 4 million range.  

I have to think this is not his software but a white-label offering.