Grass cutting, tree trimming, building maintenance are each a business expenses and lower my tax burden.

I understand this "change of payment method" is frowned upon in the industry but given the current circumstance I am wondering how many people are having to go through similar situation?

It's my business plan and method.

I am making efforts to increase my network in the area & develop relationships with buyers who are spending time & money on acquiring majority off market deals & have spoken to them about keeping me in mind if they are looking to sell something they just acquired without having to do any work on it for profit as this method should still be a better deal than buying that property through the MLS if it popped up there.

Certainly doesn’t sound like this method makes the decision as clear-cut, so I want to understand ‘why’ I would be analyzing the return in this manner before factoring it in to the decision.

@Travis Henderson You could do contrasting trim, landscaping maybe in large pots, and make the paved area all one color.

." :)With your method, nobody would ever have any taxable income, since the money is always set aside for something.

I used the BRRR method for all of them except the first one.

If you are exploring a flat fee method of putting it on the MLS, you should understand that you will still pay your closing costs and most likely be paying a commission to the buyer's agent.

• What are your methods for helping newbies (investors)/first time buyers?