•Adjusting bookkeeping records to align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)•Analyzing financial performance and advising on business decisions•Preparing and filing tax returns (if properly trained)Credentials:•Typically hold a degree in accounting or finance•Some may have certifications like Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Enrolled Agent (EA)Caveats:While accountants can generate financial reports and file tax returns, they cannot represent clients before the IRS.

Investors typically want to stay within the original budget.The only way to do this is to stick to the plan and avoid COs!

@David F.As Russell mentioned co-ops are probably 1/2 the price of a condo and you would also have extensive costs to set up a co-op and typically it’s my understanding the builder funds the first 1-2 years of reserves.

However, one tenant isn’t paying rent, and it looks like I might have to go through the eviction process.When evaluating a rental property, do you typically use the 1% rule?

What kind of returns are you typically seeing on these deals?

Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable trying to wholesale a relatives $1M home knowing that I am breaking the law if I cross over into doing anything that can be considered representing them in the transaction, and knowing it will only be marketed to people who buy properties wholesale (typically investors who don't want to pay retail prices), instead of the majority of retail buyers active in the market who are typcially willing to pay more. 

Since rental losses are typically passive, the best way to offset W-2 income is through Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) (750+ hours) or Short-Term Rentals (STRs) (100+ hours and more time than anyone else managing the property), which allow real estate losses, including depreciation, to offset active income.A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation, generating large upfront deductions.

The $380K insurance payout is typically not taxable if used to restore the property.

That being said, your typical cost of capital is as follows:EquityAgency debtBalance Sheet local lenderDebt FundPrivate DebtPref EquityHard Money DebtBookie/Loan SharkOther things that will impact capital sources: are you wanting to finance the improvements, or will you pay for those from equity/cash flow?  

True, but (a) they were typically experienced investors, and (b) today's market includes record prices and high mortgage rates, which is a double whammy.