In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

And to be honest, I have only considered a hard money loan because that is what my few mentors primarily use to fund their flipping businesses.

They do not take into consideration the revenue from the STR business as part of the selling price.So if comps say the duplex is worth 500k, then it is worth 500k.

More than anything, real estate is a people business.

To navigate the nuance in the laws properly for compliance and to accurately structure our LLC, I am looking to consult with an attorney who knows immigration + business + tax laws. 

I'm not accredited, and unless my business explodes, it's not likely I will be in the next few years.

Unfortunately, the tenant didn’t think me showing up to have a brief conversation was important enough to fit me in her busy schedule.

My business partners and I are looking into it but I want to do my research. 

@Allison Littman To structure the purchase creatively, you could split the $600k transaction into a $400k purchase agreement and a $200k charitable donation to the seller’s tax-exempt organization.

Closing CostsMake sure you also budget for closing costs, which are a collection of fees and payments made to the various parties involved in your transaction.