There’s no real way to create phantom losses without running into issues with the IRS, and you could end up losing important tax benefits.

But yes, now that we are here, maybe let him know that if things do not get up to date or cleaned up you will go to his superiors.When people are late right at the beginning, I let them know that the behavior is not acceptable and let them know there are consequences to that bad behavior. 

I've found that the best areas for the investors I have worked with on BRRRR properties are areas like Center Point, Fultondale, Gardendale, and Pinson areas.These areas are solid and aren't in warzones like Fairfield or Tarrant but will also produce you cash flow and equity unlike cities like Hoover or Vestavia.

If so, you open yourself up to a larger pool of candidates.

I have looked up the license of the business with the state and they are in good standing with only small violations in the past (fixed in a timely manner).

Cant speak for Nashville, but nationally Redfin recently released a report on their own transactions (they can see both sides of it) that average commissions have risen.This is no surprise to me as I predicted this would happen far in advance of the settlement.

The housing market never ceases to surprise us. December marked a big moment: for the first time since mid-2022, home prices increased year-over-year in all 50 of the largest U.S. metro areas. Yep, every single one.
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I bring this up because it’s identical to the amount you have.

S8 will include utilities in the rent payments to the landlord, BUT ONLY UP TO A CERTAIN AMOUNT.

My first offer was $35K below their asking price, but they countered to bring my offer up $10K, so now we are at market value.