What we're seeking are more 'crew manager' type individuals that could help with the following types of activities://Begin JDInstallation Of:-Flooring-Decking-Miscellaneous metals-Woods and plastics-Trim-Cabinets-Exterior trim-Fencing-Insulation-Flashings and sheet metal-Sealant and caulk-Doors and door hardware-Windows-Paint-Tile and countertops-Carpet-Hardwood floors-Drywall and finishings-Toilets, baths, and laundry accessories-Closet and wardrobe accessoriesIdeal candidates would have the following skillsets as well:-Install simple electrical and plumbing fixtures (ceiling fans and faucets for instance)-Assist with permitting process at The City of Austin-Manage schedules, budgets, and scope of projects-Excellent communication skills and familiarity with Dropbox and text messaging with cell phones-Good organizational skills to mail receipts for use in bookkeeping-Have a proven track record of managing multiple new residential construction and/or rehab projects//End JDThey would be on site actually doing work on the job and report to one of our partners periodically.

Also, Mike has a great blog about how to get a seller on the phone by mailing him a cell phone and scheduling a time to call.

As an example, my wife and I invest in Hudson County, Jersey City, Journal Square/McGinley Square.

They probably use lawyers as the Registered Agents and they have signatory power.They will also claim privilege if the tax man comes knocking.If a judge pushes it, they will simply say they never asked what state you talked to them from and you only have a cell phone. 

Cincinnati Refined Cincinnati Business Journal- worth subscription fees Cincinnati enquirer 

So things like your cell phone bill if you're taking biz calls, office supplies to draft leases, legal fees for the property, property maintenance supplies, repairs, insurance, utilities, etc.

That said, pull out all the stops:- Create a professional prospectus - a glossy printed edition with big photos that are focused as much on the lifestyle as on the property- Create a single-property website that recreates and expands on the prospectus- Contact every developer you can find personally and get a copy in their hands via FedEx- Consider a catered developers open house / party event- Obviously, high end professional photos, video, 3D walkthrough- Serious paid advertising in the high end journals, Wall St Journal with a big budget- Broker tour for high end brokers- $10,000 bonus paid at closing for buyer's broker who brings the successful offer by [target date]- Top shelf home warranty- Consider something outrageous - include a new BMW 530i with the purchase if under contract by [target date]  (roughly $60K)That's it - but I'm sure I'll wake up at 2 AM with more ideas...

Mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, property management, maintenance, cap ex and I've even been told I can deduct around half my cell phone bill since I use it for REI too.

Give him my cell.  

This is how I figure out my max offer for a property, you can play around in order to get it to tell you what you can max spend on building..just put building costs into the "Improvements" cell.