Notwithstanding, SEP contributions are voluntary and discretionary (depending on your structure), so a banker/lender should recognize that, prospectively, such contributions are not necessary operating expenses.The upshot of all this is that you should reach out to your mortgage broker and lender ahead of time.

My clients hire me to do this type of research ahead of prospective renovations & additions. 

Hello All,Hoping to get tips on recognizing and troubleshooting potential foundation/water damage.

I do recognize the humor in a local hard money lender calling other real estate investors "sharks", but I have a good reputation locally and I'm willing to help if you want to discuss.  

This doesn't take much time at all and allows clients to write off the basis in their property quicker.There was a change under the "Trump plan" that affects your ability to complete a 1031 exchange (like-kind exchange) after completing a cost seg so if that is part of  your strategy it would be something to consider as well.There isn't a hard set line on when it makes sense to complete a study but with the information posted I don't think it would make a lot of sense on this property. 

@Martin Rubio our clients range from people buying their first deal ever to hedge funds buying 100 properties a month. 

It's something we see a lot of our clients doing.

Recognize "good" deals (they don't have to be "great")....don't change your criteria....but do move quickly once you find something that fits your requirements.Realize you will make mistakes and be ok with it. - Use mistakes as learning opportunities to improve. 

*None of this post is intended to create an attorney-client or CPA-client relationship. 

Or if one of your current clients referrals another client or another buyer then you can always discount them on their next purchase.