Also, while I try to avoid discussing politics on this forum as much as possible, I normally agree with @Joe Gore that the Democrats have put our economy in trouble more so than Republicans, although lately I'm getting tired of both parties, at least at the national level.

Joe Gore

Joe Gore

thanks Joe - the lender is going to pay the late fees.

There's people on here from laborers, contractors, engineers and rocket scientists, and all the advice is FREE.

It is rarely physical labor but most often it includes driving neighborhoods, looking up ownership records, making uncomfortable calls, etc.

Originally posted by @Joe Fairless: @Hyun Son & @Michael David - if you build a good relationship with a real estate agent you don't need to be an agent.

. :) Next time hard bid (including X+Y), written "not to exceed" but it will exceed sometimes, at which point you have penalties, cost of materials only, labor rate at cost, other measures.

Joe Gore

Hired labor can be deducted for repairs, but not capital improvements, correct?