It's a 3 restaurant package in West Virginia (where we already have a base) and includes 1 piece of real estate.

This includes all structural drawings, exterior drawings, framing plan, mechanical plans, plumbing plans, electrical plans, gas line plans, roof layout plan.I tried to work with a couple of firms and the pricing for all these came all over the places.I also came across a company called flip16.com (September Development, LLC)  who said they can do all of the civil engineering and architectural drawings work at a fraction of the price compared to those civil engineering and architectural firms.

They say they charge 10%, but that doesn't include finding new tenants, renewals, upcharge for maintenance, etc.

Follow all safety requirements your Insurance Company plus city and county require.This usually includes childproof access and alarms.

Upgrades included modernizing interiors, updating plumbing and electrical, and enhancing curb appeal.

The renovation process included modernizing outdated features, updating plumbing and electrical systems, and enhancing curb appeal.

Do this quickly because some counties have a time limit on when you can appeal.I recommend you research the market for:- Comparable Property Sales- Condition of your property, including anything that may affect your property's value- If you are really serious, an expert appraisal may be worth the effort.

While this can maximize leverage and ROI, challenges include getting lender approval for seller financing, high carrying costs, and the pressure of short-term loans.

My primary goal is to find the most cost-effective solution that minimizes tax liabilities, including avoiding property tax reassessment and maximizing the step-up in cost basis. 

Multiple people including myself have tried to caution him of the the true costs but he's been repeatedly dismissive and has made it clear we give him motivation and he wants to prove us all wrong (whatever that means).