Will the mentor help throughout the business plan?

Find a good qualified realtor that knows the area well that is willing to not only work with you, but teach some of the business from their perspective.

If I get a small construction loan to the property and pay interest expense, would this qualify as a business expense (adding pool and etc)?

Are you a new homeowner or investor navigating the maze of real estate taxes?

I currently lean toward upstate NY and MI (Detroit metro) as I live in the west but have family in Canada not far from those locations and the idea of being able to visit family with trips that can double as business write-offs is appealing.

Check out zen business. 

I also run a business out of the property so need to continue to live in the house in order to be allowed to run the business out of the shop in the property. 

@Patrick RobertsDo you think it would be beneficial for me to register my business in SC as well right now?

I'd deeply appreciate any recommendations you can share based on your experiences, as well as any tips or potential pitfalls to watch out for as we navigate this expansion.Thank you all in advance for your time and insights!

Shameless plug for Ryan Bakke - one of the best in the business.