A common pitch for realtors looking for listings is to declaure they have a large database of “buyers” they will bring those buyers by to see the property, but often zero proof of its existence..

You have enough going on that you'll definitely save time and probably money by not trying to be your own project manager. 

Originally posted by @Roshan K.

Turns out, heloc underwriters are trained to use the Schedule E as one of their main sources of information, more so than any leases or receipts you might include as part of your application.  

I have already got paid by the insurance .now it comes to signing the contract with this restoration company ( the same company that dry the house ) , and their contract was very basic .. it didn’t list in detail of what they were going to do  .. for example 1.initial material ___$upfront 2.drywall / paint  _____ $upon completion 3.Cabinet completion _____ $upon completion 4.Flooring _____ $ upon completion 5. 

Navigating lease agreements? 

Income producing activities can be summed up by 2 things:1.

Some (few) people have been able to turn wholesaling from a job into a business.  

Huge opportunity to add value by making improvements to an older office building.

I don’t think that he would risk his reputation on making a couple thousand here and there by forming a shady side business.