.- If you try to hire contractor directly, you have about a 90%+ chance of getting taken advantage of.

The IRS is very clear about the distinction between the two scenarios.  1099 subcontractors provide their own tools, set their own schedules are not directed by the hour. 

Quote from @Jed Butikofer: @Timothy Chi, I think I am starting to lean more this direction due to the fact I've found cash flow deals to be really hard to come by. 

@Anade DavisFeel free to send me a direct message if you have any issues with our comps, or use the live chat on our website (blue button at the bottom right) to speak with our support team in real-time who would be happy to help you as well.

All end buyers can see it on the market now and can buy it direct so what would the point be of you locking it up on assignment and then asking people to come back and buy it when they already could have bought it without paying you spread in the middle.

He's on facebook and has a website for contact info.

I'm someone who does well with coaching and direction so trying to piece things together on my own has kept my investing journey in a hold pattern of learning.  

Best thing on looking for info on a cost segregation study is to go directly to a firm that specializes in it.

I'm more than happy to share any Contact connections you may need around Houston - just shoot me a PM. 

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