I would highly encourage paying a GC to walk deals out the gate, have them give a scope of work so you can see what items costs.

The Mexican corporation, generally advised if you buy multiple properties, given the higher costs.

Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned pro, the competition is fierce, and the best opportunities often seem just out of reach.That’s why BiggerPockets is teaming up with DealMachine to bring you the Off-Market Deal Finding 5-Day Challenge—a completely FREE event designed to help you find your first (or next) off-market deal FAST.Here’s What You’ll Get:📅 3 Live Sessions led by Matt Kamp, VP at DealMachine and a real estate investing expert who’s helped customers close over 15,000 deals.🎁 $2,000 in Prizes just for joining the challenge!

That cost me about $1,000 each time. 

Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

Option D: you are considered a "disqualified person" to your IRA and as such are prohibited from engaging in any transaction in an IRA or receiving any benefits from the IRA (directly or indirectly), therefore I strongly suggest you avoid this option if you wish to stay out of trouble. 

Can you speak on how you source granite slabs cost effectively?

New construction properties can qualify for significant insurance discounts, but otherwise, I generally expect insurance in this area to run a little over 1% of the property’s value if it’s in decent condition.Feel free to DM me if you’d like a good insurance contact to shop around for a better rate.

Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost Seg. 

And hopefullt you won't need a traffic light, which costs in excess of $100,000, though you will be required to do a traffic study.