That even though I'm borrowing through an LLC...essentially business to business.

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)?

I am currently getting things lined up to purchase the Real Estate Salesperson License course for Illinois, am reading books on sales, listening to podcasts, putting together a business plan, looking up Investor Meetup groups, researching brokerages, and just about to finish the Bigger Pockets book on "How to Invest in Real Estate. 

We all love the idea of the elusive off market deal, but if you are just a person who buys real estate rather than someone who has a real estate business, don't get cute.

selling properties can also generate income - so i've started thinking about buying a few, then selling the worst performer, then repeating.

. - Experience with growing and scaling a business (Started and grew my high-end tile business.)- Licensed Builder (wanting to build my own MF units)  - Skilled laborer. 

Mind providing more clarity on the asset you are purchasing and the overall business plan with making it perform? 

I've been busy with a different pursuit and haven't posted much for the last year.

I'm certain it would be difficult for a small business owner to stay profitable as expenses are always on the rise. 

My business partner and I had 219 units together and we handled everything.