But in light of what I stated above, if I had to guess I'd say the market will stay pretty flat. 

Meet People with Experiences Similar to Your Own: There are many organizations (both free and paid) out there that you can join such as BiggerPockets forums, local real estate meetup groups, The Entrepreneur's Organization, your local AICPA group, etc. that gives you a place to receive advice, guidance, problems and ideas.Utilize the R&D Tax Credit: Your business could receive a 10-20% refund for employee labor that’s associated with improving a product or process.Utilize Employee Retention Tax Credits: If your employees that worked for your business during the pandemic are retained through the end of 2021, your business could receive up to $9,000 each quarter that your employees were retained.Own Your Own Office: This would allow you to have multiple tax deductions, utilize depreciation, take advantage of appreciation of the property, as well as allow your company to rent out any unused space to help pay the mortgage.Take Advantage of Energy Efficient Tax Credits: There are many opportunities to take advantage of these credits such as updating the HVAC system, installing energy efficient lighting, etc.Perform a Cost Segregation Study on Your Property: This would allow your business to immediately write off the personal property within the building.Utilize Work Opportunity Tax Credits: If you hire employees from groups that typically face a barrier when it comes to employment such as people with physical or mental disabilities, veterans, etc. your small business could receive a tax credit while also helping the underserved.Use the SCORE program: This program is free and connects you with resources, and mentors and specifically focuses on helping small business owners excel.

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Some examples of habitability codes are functional toilets, functional sinks, functional smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, weathertight windows and doors leading outside, bathrooms must have a mechanical vent or an easily opened window, a bedroom must have an easily opened window and either two electrical outlets or one electrical outlet and a light fixture and all pipes, plumbing and electrical must be per code.

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Added lighting and electrical outlet to a bonus room under the stairs.

Upgraded to LED lighting.

Hello,Need recommendations for a showroom that has all the build options for a small apartment complex such as shaker/all cabinets,light and plumbing fixtures.

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@Enyi Ajoku Have an outdoor security camera system set up on the outside front & back of the property, as well as additional lighting.