Originally posted by @Chris K.

Thank you @Terry Campbell and @Chris Martin I have spoken to my designated broker at my office as well, and am working on getting a feasibility survey done so we can answer all the things you mentioned. 

@Chris Gilbert unfortunately it sounds like the cost to build the deck will need to be capitalized.There is an "anti-abuse" clause to the De Minimis Safe Harbor.

Originally posted by @Chris Purcell:@Alex Knights“It’s not what you know, it’s what you can prove”The burden of proof will be on the landlord when an allegation like this is make.

@Chris Armstrong asks if a license is needed to manage other people's properties.

Regards,Chris Koeppel

Chris May you essentially answered your own question I think.

They routinely scan in plans without stamps, work up a materials list to quote you and stamp the plans for free if you agree to buy from them (after making some minor alterations if needed to provide their stamp).If you already know who you're going to use for framing materials, this might be your best bet.Good Luck,Chris

Ananymity, asset protection, use of leverage as @Chris Mason suggests, estate planning, transference, taxation, etc are reasons people use trusts-living trusts, land trusts, personal property trusts, etc are some trusts people use in real estate.

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