Do you have a banking relationship with the credit union?

Permitting is painfully slow, even with long cultivated relationships with the county.

There are ways to get to the seller that don't violate the buyer / seller relationship.

If they work independently, set their schedule, and use their resources, they might qualify as a 1099 contractor, but misclassification risks IRS penalties.Wages for W-2 employees and payments to 1099 contractors are both deductible business expenses, but compliance is key.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

There are lenders that will do 0% origination, but fees and rates are like two levers that usually have an inverse relationship.

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Setting up an LLC may allow for deductible expenses, and investing in municipal bonds could provide tax-free interest.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I've built relationships with property managers who have distressed properties in their portfolios that can communicate directly to owners. 

., commissions, fees) and consider a 1031 exchange to defer gains by reinvesting in another property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Clear financial separation ensures all rental expenses are deductible, maintains legal protections, and simplifies tax compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.