However, they will still get a copy of the sales contract because they need to do their due diligence on their end, (while making a lending decision), and follow through with all the rules and regulations that surround that highly-regulated industry, so they can prepare and execute the mortgage contract.

You might want to ask him to explain the BAR rules (Betterment, Adaptation, Restoration) surrounding capitalization.Maybe you can expense it as de minimis over multiple years, but that seems like a lot of work to me (what Michael was hinting at). 

Focused on City of Austin or any surrounding jurisdictions?

Clark , while I live in the neighborhood for 10 years now , it’s easy to let you know you are surrounded by best opportunities to invest close to Pelican Marsh . 

@Ivy Flowers I live in Oswego, and am very familiar with the surrounding areas. 

I actually need to research the military installation and surrounding areas are a lot more. 

Houses in the surrounding area sell between $600,000-$800,000.

I would certainly try to point out the fact that selling it on the market would cut into their profit as they would have expenses surrounding an agent, paying the tax title, etc however it's never guaranteed that people will listen.

I am curious as to the surrounding context where it advocates this.

I tell everyone I know, if you want to accelerate the growth of your real estate business, you need to surround yourself with people who are doing great things in real estate.