I feel like hiring an attorney will be way more easier because they have the experience.

Let me explain with example:- Assume I purchase land worth 50K in August 2024, and then hire contractor/architect and spend over 100+ hours discussing the building plans, etc to either construct a SFR home or a Manufactured/Mobile home.- I will also supervise the construction and other related activities (but will NOT build the house myself) .- Let's assume the total cost of construction is 200K (or 150K if it's a manufactured/mobile home).My Question would thus be- Can the STR tax loophole strategy allow me to offset 60% of the 200K amount that I paid towards construction of the home, (or 60% of 150K if it's a Manufactured home)Any success stories with this kind of approach?  

Do you hire an accountant to file your taxes?

Here is what you get when you hire a GC, someone who wants to call subs and add 2 - 3k on top and then never show up at the house, never manage the quality of work from the Subs, do not manage their time. 

I have a unit where the air conditioning is out and it is extremely hot.

It's the visual thing for some people mostly, with such small wall space having it right there in your face isn't ideal. when at all possible, every flip will just get duct work and standard air conditioning. 

I’m seriously considering hiring a different agent and would appreciate your opinions/personal experience on whether I should be looking for another agent or be patient.

@Tony Sherman, yes.Closing delays on buy side with title issuesMaterial delays, which can compound into contractor delays when you try to keep schedules tightContractor delays because prior jobs are not wrapping on timeContractor delays because you need to fire one and hire a new oneScope of work issues, i.e. no signs of moisture intrusion prior to buying, but all of a sudden you have a wet floor after a good hard rain.Closing issues on sale sideHow do you manage?  

Do a Google search of air conditioning blogs or news articles.

Are you going to pay your rent, or skip rent and book an Air B&B?