@Stephen Shelton - they can trim the branches crossing over their property line... as long it doesn't affect the health of the tree.

That said, there are some additional deductions that can be had just by running a business flipping houses:- Deduct any educational tools- Deduct any real tools- Deduct mileage on your car for work travel- Deduct home office (if you have a dedicated one)- Deduct health-related expenses, including insurance premiums (there are limitations)- Deduct equipment that you use in your home officeI'm sure I'm missing dozens of good deductions that you're afforded just by running a business -- though few (if any) are going to be specific to flipping houses.

I am trying to contact an attorney but you are very knowledgeable in this area and thought I'd ask you first...the property is in New York.Also, I believe I spoke with you years ago about this but my memory is fading and health issues in my family delayed everything with the sale of this property.Thanks- Eric

In order for a tenant to get the water put in their name, they must show a lease agreement, then the water dept checks for a dwelling permit, if there isn't one, they contact the health dept and all hell breaks loose.

I work full-time as a Director of a health care company, and and flipping homes was supposed to be a side hustle, but it has very quickly become somewhat of another full time job, but I wouldn't have it any way as I'm enjoying the ride thoroughly.  

The country not being in a responsible fiscal position is good incentive to reassess your own financial and portfolio health and a strong reminder that we likely shouldn't rely on anyone or any expectations for our own financial independence and sovereignty. 

You can be on the HUD-1 form so you don;t need to be paid outside the transaction.Or you could fight it tooth and nail and spend thousands and thousands to try and change the system.

There is no line in the sand rule, if her tooth brush is there she might claim I broke in Blah Blah. 

In Texas providing hot water of at least 120 degrees is required by the property code, and any failure of the system would be considered a health and welfare issue and an emergency.

Mold and filth are obviously a health concern, but hoarding can be even worse due to the risk of fire and the inability to escape the house because of the clutter.