In what ways do contractors take advantage of new investors wholesaling or flipping and how can we avoid this treatment?

I think I saw a list online somewhere of the different states and their treatment of owner occupants vs investors.

Get an LLC and decide if you want to elect S Corp treatment for it.

v=lt1PAxMBRA8 I think the most important thing for you is to really focus on what you want and visualize it.

Chris Carollo unfortunately what I'm looking for are examples of exterior renovations on these types of homes (front porch additions, gable/dormer additions, etc) and in Chicagoland in general there's very few, if any split levels (with front garage) that have significant EXTERIOR renovations.Haven't really seen the L shape split level outside of Chicagoland so not sure how else to find any visual examples of this.There's specific challenges to these homes not necessarily shared by L shaped ranches or other types of split levels.

The new paid per booking ads will receive some preferential treatment due to more revenue going to HA as well some it is more important than ever to build an optimized ad if you are looking to keep a larger portion of the revenue. 

The California Franchise Tax Board ("FTB") has ruled that certain types of installment sale transactions that have been "structured" or "drafted" pursuant to Section 453 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") and have been promoted and used to "save" failed 1031 Exchange transactions will not qualify for tax-deferred treatment in California when used in this manner.California FTB is Aware of Certain Installment ArrangementsThe FTB is aware of certain arrangements in which a 1031 Exchange investor and/or Qualified Intermediary attempt to convert proceeds from the sale of the investor's relinquished property that is part of a failed 1031 Exchange, or any unused proceeds from a partial 1031 Exchange, into an installment arrangement such as an installment note or other similar arrangement in which payments are to be paid out over two or more years.It was made clear by the FTB that these arrangements do not qualify for a deferral of gain recognition under Sections 453 or 1031 of the Code since, among other reasons, these sections and the federal doctrine of constructive receipt do not support such a deferral of gain recognition.These tax-deferred installment sale transaction structures have been promoted under various names over the years, including Private Annuity Trusts, Deferred Sales Trusts, Monetized Installment Sales, Self-Directed Installment Notes, among others.Qualified Intermediaries Put On Notice1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries must withhold and remit certain amounts to the California FTB when a 1031 Exchange either fully or partially fails.

They are only required to disclose material facts that are obviously wrong by visual observation and if it's rented out the broker may not have set foot inside.

Since I am a visual/ technical designer I am able to have a competitive advantage in the Vacational Rental area and I am pretty happy spending 3 days building quirky places/ experiences for people traveling and earning a good income from BUY/RENOVATE/RENTAIRBNB/REFINANCE.  

From my experience staging is helpful, makes it easier for buyers to visualize themselves living in the home.