````````````````The upfront agreementIn order for the upfront agreement to work, you need to frame it as a very fair, 2 way business agreement.Here is a possible exchange...After the walk through, you're sitting at the kitchen table, looking at both mom and dad the sellers.I fold my hands and I looked very solemn, I try to give them is kind of an expression is possible, as sincere as possible, I have my legal pad, a pen, and a blank letter of intent in front of me.I also have a folder of comps and rental information.So here's the upfront agreement...Investor: "So Bob and Susan thanks for the walk through, I just wanted to phrase how I'd like to see our business relationship work.

The downfall of it can be two-fold you can offer more than the home appraises for and may have to come out of pocket for the difference.

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We have access to cost price, amazing professionals, and insider knowledge which will ultimately save us tons of money in any renovation, big or small.Our goal for 2018 is two-fold: to become homeowners AND landlords.

I fold laundry, clean the house, take the dogs on a walk, etc. all before the rest of the house decides to get up.

It has three-fold importance.

My question is really two-fold.

So I guess my question is somewhat two fold: Are the above mentioned expenses able to be written off?

So whatever time, energy, and effort you put in during the purchase process pays off many fold.2) Get the right renters.

These days, they offer wash and fold services which they didn't have back then.