Since this is my first go around - I'd really appreciate advice on the following:- any references on lawyers /firms to work with to go through the Barment and foreclosure process without breaking the bank.- Ball park ranges - what can I expect the cost of this process to be?

We have a high likelihood of getting approved by following the city's guidelines and seeing what it is that the city would like—getting the city's buy-in along with the community's buy-in shouldn't be a problem.

As of today however due to a signed affidavit we will be given a court date to follow through with eviction and perform said strategy above with section 8.  

QuickBooks Setup:For flips, I’d use the following accounts:Flips in Progress (Inventory)FIP - Purchase PriceFIP - Buying/Closing CostsFIP - Rehab CostsFIP - Holding CostsFIP - Selling/Closing CostsReal Estate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)COGS - Purchase PriceCOGS - Buying/Closing CostsCOGS - Rehab CostsCOGS - Holding CostsCOGS - Selling/Closing CostsAt year-end (e.g., Dec 31, 2023), move flip costs to inventory and back into COGS on Jan 1, 2024.

When it corrects there are typically just a greater amount of opportunity especially when there was a large run up to the correction by those who did not follow traditional risk mitigation measures when investing.

So it would depend on following:- What are your top 10/core needs of your business workflow.- Do you want to manage the new system internally or have an outside vendor manage it for you for a small fee.- Would you be requiring custom changes often to your digital workflow?

It's the one-year required management agreement at 10% that can get you (although you can re-up the following year at a discount if you pay the entire year at once).What you definitely need to avoid is leasing through them, should your property become vacant.

Pro:- it’s trained to look for safety risks, expensive repairs- within minutes analyzes entire disclosure packet of hundreds of pages- works as another set of eyes that looks for things you should be watching out for, likewise of a companion - great to quickly learn of property conditions from the actual documents while on the go (given that you still follow your own due diligence process)- beta is freeCons:- still in beta- can’t share report directly unless copy and paste- only core documents (home inspection, pest, roof, tds, hazard, solar) are supported but not regional specific disclosures like hoa- estimates it provides aren’t accurate- not mobile friendly 

HelloI’m currently in the process of selling a home and am under contract to purchase another home using 1031 exchange.The home I’m selling is under mine and my wife’s name personally. I understand to compete the 1031...

This is part of a larger trend of waterfront developments happening such as the Potomac River Generating Station turning into a 2.5 million square foot mixed-use community, the Montgomery Center turning into 327 new apartments, 25,000 square feet of retail, and 13,000 square feet of arts and cultural center starting July of 2024,This puts Robinson Terminal North as the next big project developers are eyeing, with Rooney Property groups announcing their plans to redevelop the decade-long abandoned warehouse space into a 600,000 square feet multifamily, retail, and thriving park area by 2025 following the completion of Hazel Waterfront Tunnel at the site.This new development, which received approval just a little over a month ago, has had many delayed development plans due to concerns about environmental hazards, which have now all been cleared upSources:Robinson North plan advances amid environmental concernsAlexandria Waterfront Small Area Plan March 2024Potomac River Generating StationSwimmable Potomac River CampaignMontgomery Center Redevelopment ApprovedAlexRenew completes two-mile long, 100-foot deep tunnelAlexandria City West, Landmark Mall Redevelopment (2028)Alexandria's Landmark Mall, which at a time was a thriving 52-acre strip mall that was a major attraction in West Alexandria, has long been an eye soar and swath of unused space.