A developer, flipper, or wholesaler are considered to be "dealers" meaning they are like a store with product on the shelve, that they sell. 

The one I am used to using provides cost estimates of various rehab products based on specs about the house.

Yea you could do it like that, but usually your lender is a broker and can find you the best products as that is their profession.

Any experiences or advice on this would be greatly appreciated.Small Business Loans: Has anyone successfully gotten a small business loan to fund a down payment?

My business partner and I have been coming across off-market deals and have a flip opportunity in Gresham and a lot in SE Portland for a new build.

I’m excited to share that I’m in the process of growing my real estate team, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and best practices on bringing new agents onboard effectively.A Little About My Current Setup:I run a high-performing real estate business in [Your City/Area], focusing on [Your Niche/Market].

I could be off here, but my understanding is that if you are already in the business, you have a precedent set and can depreciate furnishings as you scale your portfolio. 

Im very new in the real estate business but i think youre right $500-800 dollars is better than $1500

If he wanted his business practices to be different, than they would be.