Great hosts will be good neighbors, will contribute to local tourism and will pay their taxes and permit fees* A major area to improve on the proposal is the 1 hour time-limit for resolving complaints.

The truth is, fix-and-flip investing is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but fully lined up with pitfalls that can easily turn your dream deal into a financial disaster.So, let's break it down:The Good: Why Fix and Flip Can be a GoldmineHigh Profit Potential: If done correctly, flipping can yield 20-50% returns-or more-in a few months.

What I'm hoping to find: I'm hoping to make connections, for mutual benefit; this could be investor friendly agents who have experience with identifying promising house hacks, investors who are looking for an additional financial partner, investors who are looking for a partner to help manage the load of projects (I am naturally drawn to planning and execution), and more broadly anyone who is willing to share experience and create new connections!

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

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There is an much art as science in financial projections and numbers change with the market.  

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Be sure that person who referred you is in a similar financial spot / need.

For example, if you buy a home for 100k, and then improve the property and now it is worth 200k.