The only acceptable reason would be because of poor credit or outrageous debt-ratios due to self-employment or unability to show income, etc.Work with someone to obtain unsecured credit lines (hint) to obtain working capital.

Sorry this is not helping too much, but I think you should perhaps look for referrals for competent CPAs and pay their rate as opposed to looking for a CPA at a certain rate and obtain their services.A good CPA, financial planner, estate & wealth planner (like myself, hint, hint) would see just from your small description that you may need some planning and structuring to ensure good asset protection strategies, long term wealth growth and benefits plus estate structuring to fully protect and preserve your valuable assets for the future.It is true that right now is an extremely busy time for accountants and if what you are looking for is not a tax return, then most places would hold you off until after April 15.Joe

There are some great deals there if you are patient, also a little hint, bid daily don't wait to hear back.

Hint, the less you put down, the higher COC you'll see.P.S.

Hint ...

The trustee usually knows other attorneys willing to buy and/or contract a rehab...hint, hint, hint.... good luck!

I think Jon Holdman hinted at where your secret for success lies - in the feedback from prior showings (your agent should be getting this and communicating with you!).

I can use any hints or guidance you BP veterans can offer.Hope to see many of you around the BP community.- Kevin

You will learn by osmosis if you look for those that are actual investors at those clubs.Some local ones here in chicago ( hint check my link in my sig block) allow you to atten your first general meeting without a charge.

My feeling is that this house has been an easy, and passive, cash flow generator for him, but he is not interested in rolling up his sleeves and taking the time to rehab it in order to increase its value.However, he has hinted to me that he wants to sell the house as well as his other rentals.