If you want to add a backsplash and change out the countertop you should definitely hire someone if you don't have the time or experience to mess around with it.

Damien,I'll definitely keep you in mind.  

Make sure you communicate this with the buyer and put it in your assignment contract too.Your on the right path, keep going.

I have zero experience in Real Estate but definitely want to change that. 

You need to fire him.You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.

Hopefully we can get the occupancy up fairly quickly, as I will definitely be worried about that until we're in the mid 80's or so.   

If you have 1-6 months of repairs before the first tenant moves in it can definitely throw off the numbers.

Lots of older womens first names (widows), vacant by definition is absentee...There you have a rambling summary of how hard it is to reach truly begging you to take their house sellers today.  

The Partnership would deduct the interest and you should have documentation of the LLC assuming the mortgage.PM me if you'd like that friend's information.You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.

Just let me know what exact area you are in via PM.You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.