I currently live in Southern Maine and am looking to construct some kind of new project rather getting into rehabbing existing residentialProposed Land Budget 100-200kConstruction Budget: 400kAll in 500-600k.I have found that if I do the site work myself including clearing, septic and digging the foundation is that i can sub contract out either steel or a Lester style building (50x150) for around 300k installed with insulation and power , divided into three 2500 square foot units. 

We see it all the time with the conversations on what cars/vehicles folks drive :) here in BP there is a badge of honor to drive a 20 year old 250k mile car/truck :) Myself I saw my dad do some of this although he never got to the utra wealthy stage by a long shot but made good money in RE however it was not until he bought old style timeshare in Maui that he would finally take a vacation..

Talk about sleepless nights wondering if the bank is going ask you to write a check for the rest of your mortgage!

He asked me to put the offer in writing and get it over to him that evening so he could pass the info to the seller.

One thing I will say there is a shortage of is properties that accept a pet (single pet, ie 1 dog)You will see a lot of manufactured housing on this corridor, but there are some older homes needing updates since the parent or grandparent had just passed (just toured a great one that sold for $219k in a week (cash) that was massive but my buyer was afraid of the work & it was easy fix and flip)As I mentioned below, I'm very curious to your style-what makes the right deal for you?

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

I would not buy a new vehicle just to get a write off - Only if you planned to get a new car anyway(I.E. if your old car is worn out).A lot of people are focused on deducitons but not focused on the income coming in / out.Best of luck!

If the place is in decent shape I would offer to credit it toward the next month's rent and write addendum including no future pets.

The agreement is contingent upon the buyer securing financing which I was not able to do and have provided a denial letter.The seller is requesting money for damages because the appraisal came in at the purchase price but needed a heat installed in the kitchen which the seller agreed to install (Not in writing).

Happy New Year.Thank you for taking the time to write all of that and share your wisdom.