The other is a smaller operation which does a lot of business in the specific neighborhood the house is in.

Anyone looking for a "we buy houses" company knows they will get a cash offer right?

Personally I will not work with them specifically due to this fee.

Too often, I just hear people say they are "looking for a good deal", but defining that good deal in a specific area makes it much easier to spot. 

The IRS has not established specific standards or requirements for the preparation of the cost segregation study.

Not specific to PPR but with any fund you have to ask two questions:1.

That is often a matter of opinion and will depend on the attitude of your municipality.Most municipalities do not require neighborhood approval, but will offer the public opportunities to provide input which will be considered.

A Roth IRA Conversion lets you convert funds, pay taxes upfront, and withdraw contributions tax- and penalty-free after 5 years, offering a longer-term solution.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If so, it would make sense to figure that out first before deciding on a specific area.

If your brother is looking to invest in real estate largely from a tax reduction standpoint they should pay a qualified real estate tax strategist to review their specific situation and what may or may not work for them.