I'll also keep all communication, documents, travel expenses, purchase records.I'm trying to find specific instructions on what qualifies IRS' time requirement.

Of course, the owners don't offer to compensate the agents in anyway...Not sure what is the "fsbo website" but whatever you learn better be State specific, if not your portion of the state. 

When I was considering doing a flip, I was looking at least minimum $40,000 profit margin in the Midwest when I did the deal analysis. 

While the general principles regarding LLC ownership, asset protection, and taxation may apply universally, specific legal requirements, regulations, and tax implications can differ from state to state.Good luck!

As-is" does not have any clear specific meaning (in fact, if you look at Paragraph 16 of the standard NJ contract you will see every sale with a Realtor is listed as that).

My takes are this.Speed/enough margin in the deal/looking to buy and hold: Hard Money all the way throughMaximizing profitability assuming you are going to sell: Hard Money to purchase, 0% interest/HELOC to fund rehabHope this helps!

While it may seem counterintuitive, having a specific tenant in mind when designing and marketing the proeprty is very important.

I plan on mastering CRE, specifically multifamily properties. 

When you reach out to the city, you should inquire about the specific permits needed for renovating a burned home, any special requirements or restrictions, and any inspections that may need to be done during the renovation process.

Hey Rob, if my client or myself was in a similar situation my advice to myself and my client  would be... if the profit margins are there, you have the capital to make the deal happen, there's news everywhere about rates being cut in the near future, and it doesn't put your family in any major financial stress by you making this deal happen and more importantly your comfortable!