If you haven't been tracking your material participation, done a cost segregation, or any other techniques specific to real estate and just want someone to file on your behalf then there might not be a huge difference between H&R and a specialized CPA.

Interestingly, they've recently negotiated a re-purchase price with us IF we bring new funding to the table.The rehab is required for several reasons: (a) correct the damage the bank has allowed to happen to the property improvements these past few years (known problems include completely destroyed pool makeover; wild animals living inside the residence; flooring missing in sections of the rec center building; destruction of the decorative main entry gate mechanism; lots of dead landscaping; as well as latent defects not known to us such as working plumbing, HVAC & water services) AND (b) expansion & upgrading of the accommodations (converting the private residence to a 2-story lodge with the restaurant/bar, reception/check-in, movie room, public restrooms, gym/sauna/steam room/massage therapy room; enlarged pool & deck area with climate-controlled cover for year round use; conversion of former restaurant/bar building to a general store selling venue collectibles & wearables, selected pre-packaged foods, sundries, RV & camping items, bagged ice & a propane refill station; construction of a free-standing event center; free-standing cabins; enlarged & upgraded RV park with its own small restroom/coin-op laundry building; outdoor activity areas; new landscaping & fencing; new parking area & entry drives (personal car & RVs).We know our target audience having created and operated the former version of this resort for almost years creating an initial membership base numbering about 1,100. 

There will be several dates you want to track depending on the state you are buying these in.These all involve different approaches and techniques to purchase the property.

While the terms might be different from traditional financing, private money lenders can provide capital when you don't qualify for conventional loans.Creative Financing Techniques: Learn about creative financing techniques such as subject-to deals, lease options, or seller carry-back financing.

And of course some techniques in real estate are more appropriate for different cycles in the economy.

Sorry to hear about this and it's definitely important to watch out for Ponzi schemes.At the same time: many syndications require an investor to sign an NDA to protect their confidential techniques, sources, customer lists etc. from competitors who could damage them otherwise.

You can maybe cashout refi your property in the future, or perhaps try to utilize some of it through a 1031 exchange later.What you see/hear about purchasing / scaling with "no money" is extremely difficult, works in certain situations, and many of the techniques entail a tremendous amount of risk. 

After months of evaluating and researching different techniques, I have decided that wholesaling is the best strategy to begin my RE investment journey. 

Recognize the fundamentals of private lending, mortgages, and innovative financial techniques.

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