Nearly all of the homes in this city were built between 1880 and 1920, so I think 'historic home' is just a designation that certain homeowners have applied for even while their homes are not all that different from their neighbors.   2) These properties in my area are city owned, which in my calculation means a lot of fingers getting pointed at you.

Roof + Foundation OK, needs complete interior rehab.We were brainstorming on ideas on what to do with the property....

On joint venture agreements, if one person is putting up funds and the other is doing everything else from finding land, architectural design, construction, marketing, etc.

You like the neighborhood, the building has decent curb appeal and the interior has nice kitchen/bathroom that will not drive people away, right?

I take them down to the local designated wilderness area by the river and let them go.

My opinion is that our houses sell themselves (thanks to my designers and contractors work - no credit to myself).

Yesterday a painter gave me an estimate of $3450 to paint the interior walls/closets/doors of my 1285 sqft house. $400 for materials, ther rest labor...I can't afford that.

I put a coat of primer, usually Killz2, and then I shoot 1 or 2 coats, depending on the condition of the original wood, of an interior latex with a satin finish.

Brandon Turner, I'm sure Steven Hamilton II will swear he NEVER thought he'd hear this from me ... but let me just say... you don't need a CPA... you need a "real estate knowledgeable tax pro"That person may or may not be a CPA..Just don't limit your search to that designation :) There are some excellent tax guys and gals who choose not to be a CPA.Now, if you need audit work or some such done, that's a different story ;)

After speaking with others the best avenue was given to form a LLC and sell member interests to the land which came with associated rights to camp in designated spots.