Some really put some time into this and considering the various angles. 

There are other ways to be part of the real estate industry besides being an investor and those may be more financially advantageous for you. 

Quote from @Gary Campanaro: I wouldn't consider it unless it were agreed to up front.Cancellations are part of her business, and she needs to accept that.

Excited to be a part of the Bigger Pockets community.

My partner and I don’t necessarily want to part with that much of our funds.

Pat, I couldn’t agree more with your point about comparing permit processes in different parts of the Valley..

Hi everyone,
I’m a new investor learning the ropes of being a midterm landlord. I bought an outdated condo, planning to do a cosmetic rehab later when I had more budget.

I moved out of the condo in mid-2024 for a ...

This is in large part a neighbor to neighbor issue.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

You will need to provide an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the BK every time you apply for credit, apply for a job, apply for a bank account, etc.Bottom line is if you’re working day labor type jobs for small companies and live on a cash basis it might not affect anything.