I'd think about creating a very specific buy box and show why agents would be interested in working with you.

I'm of the opinion that a property that cannot create $15-20k+ per year in rental revenue is going to struggle keeping up with maintenance and repairs.

First off, I really like how you’re thinking beyond just the renovation.. you’re creating a tailored investor strategy that builds excitement around upscale features.

If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

If they work independently, set their schedule, and use their resources, they might qualify as a 1099 contractor, but misclassification risks IRS penalties.Wages for W-2 employees and payments to 1099 contractors are both deductible business expenses, but compliance is key.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I am going to create a different post about what the tax experts on my tax platform said and ask for feedback. 

If I'm flipping, my discount needs to be deep to create a spread. 

Happy to assist. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

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