Health insurance payments, Health savings account lots of options. 

It's usually best to talk with your neighbors about your plans and get their support as one of the variance tests is that the requested relief does not cause a public health issue or alter the essential character of the neighborhood.Try googling "tests for a variance in [your state]" and talk with your local zoning department.

But I'm not a contractor so what the hell do I know.Candidly anytime I see the words "investor friendly contractor" I see: "i'm looking for someone cheap"  and you always get what you pay for in this industry, and every industry especially when making anything! 

Who Am I:Hi, I’m Daniel Carrillo, an industrial engineer from Seattle, WA.

With all the resources available today to research and learn about the industry, I’m surprised this “easy money” mindset persists.To me, real estate is far from passive or simple.

Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

The owner, a family member of one of our buyers, inherited the property through probate, but they weren’t equipped to handle the renovation.The house had been left in disrepair for quite some time, with the previous owner struggling with mental health issues.

Latest is prop 33.  3rd attempt to pass this with aids health foundation having spent mid $40m last I looked.  

My focus is on raising capital for acquisitions and acting as a general partner in real estate investments, with a special interest in industrial, multifamily, and retail properties.

Quote from @Joy Daniels: As a short-term property manager I've seen how this industry changes so often—new guest trends, tech tools, and regulations seem to pop up all the time.