Contact the condo association directly to request access to their official records, which should include maintenance logs, financial statements, and details on planned improvements or repairs.To ensure the information you receive is accurate, consider consulting with a real estate attorney or a local real estate professional.

Please provide useful advice on locating, assessing, and negotiating private money lending deals, especially from seasoned professionals.

It would be my way of helping other professionals become successful without having to reach as deep into their pockets as the current marketplace approach affords.Any reason why I should not create open source building plans?

I too would look into a fence installed by a professional and ask the tenant to share the expense. 

Items you will be asked for will be:Address:Purchase Price:Rehab budget:Estimated Term needed:Estimated ARV:Square Feet:Configuration (Bedrooms, Bathrooms):Rehab short description:Explain why this is a good deal:Your history in real estate (including number of flips):Any other comments about the project:Include a Property Data Sheet (MLS Listing, FSBO Ad, Auction Listing, etc)Also include a minimum of 3 Solid Sales Comparables – preferable realtor generated*Once all of stage one above is sent in it can take up to 24 hours for approval to move on to stage 2.Stage 2 on the following page.1Page 2 of 2-Stage 2-After initial review we’ll need the following items sent to processing (Note: all costsat this point are your responsibility & don’t guarantee funding):Inspection from a professional inspectorBPO or Appraisal (Please see guidelines below for a BPO)REPCDates: Inspection Period, Settlement DateDetailed Renovation Budget from 3 contractors (please tell is which contractor you feel best about using)More info may be needed as we move forward, it depends on the best structure for the deal*Once all of stage 2 is submitted in will take a few hours to review and if everything is approved it can take upto 10 business days to close.BPO Guidelines:Please do not use your buyer’s agent to do the BPO.

You don't have to track your basis in the securities or calculate any capital gains.As always, please consult your tax professional for advice on your specific situation. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?