I’ve been driving for dollars in hoping to do some direct mail here soon to possibly find a deal that way where I can use my HELOC only for the purchase and still have some of it leftover for repairs.

It does not directly offset it, the mechanics are complex, but you should benefit from the $50k losses, resulting in no additional taxes from the sale.

Fortunately it was not a hit, but off the coast, but it could have been a direct hit.  

locale=%E5%93%AA%E9...https://www.hpcwire.com/2024/09/05/xai-colossus-the-elon-pro...https://www.npr.org/2024/09/11/nx-s1-5088134/elon-musk-ai-xa...Hey Haider, this project doesn't bring much jobs but its a step in the right direction when it comes to growth in Memphis & it brings outside eyes here.

I understand the basics of legal entities and that his company, Corporate Direct, provides these business formation services and has their own CPA recommendations.

What would you do - would you reach out directly to the seller?

If you were direct to seller you'd have better luck but would take $$ and time to do so. 

These systems are now under tighter scrutiny as privacy laws globally begin to expand.Here’s how regulatory changes are directly impacting the real estate industry:Tenant and Buyer Data Collection:Real estate firms collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, financial records, credit history, and background information.

Whatever direction I go, I would leave my current job and take a few years to learn the craft and business under someone else before breaking off on my own. 

It wasn't directed at you, he asked for feedback from your recent poor PMC experience...