When the IRS audits us, it helps that we have more Certified Cost Segregation Professionals (CCSP's) than any other company in the country.    

You will want to interview at least a couple of realtors and determine what resources they have available for you in several arenas (lenders, contractors, more). 

I didn't know at the time of purchase, but it can be a deal breaker (from what I've been told by several contractors) on putting up recessed lighting.

One thing to consider on the credit card option is that a lot of contractors don’t accept them so that could be an issue.

It would for sure have to be a higher hourly rate than a typical W2 job however as agents are 1099 contractors and there are expenses associated with maintaining our licenses and operating our businesses that usually come out of our commissions.

I’d love to connect with local investors and agents and, further down the line, with contractors when we’re ready to take the next steps.Looking forward to connecting and learning from everyone here!

These days the hardest part for me is finding & keeping qualified contractors for the work that always needs to be done.

It even helps with finding contractors as you can show them what quality you expect and they in turn can show you what they can do.Will it help you sell more or get more money? 

All of my flips have been in DFW since that's where I have found a great realtor and contractor to work with.

This property has some one-of-a-kind qualities namely a nice creek with inbound and outbound waterfalls at each end of the property (its on a hill w creek canyon).I've gotten the septic scoped and certified, well is good, power needs to be reinstalled as property was abandoned years ago.