If the trip is mostly personal, then only the expenses directly related to looking at potential investment properties would actually be deductible, which is likely rather minimal - maybe some gas or Uber costs to get there?

I have a meeting with a business lawyer this Friday but, just want any other feedback before the meeting for further clarification as well as advice that I am not thinking about.

It was not an easy rent, considering I rented out my last house (well, 6 years ago) after only one show.

Example - Back 43 years ago when I was still dealing in residential properties (as well as commercial) I purchased a SFR for $55,000 with $5,000 down and the seller carrying back a 25 year note at 7% interest.

I noticed other companies charge the owner a fee like a $100 admin fee or something if we take over a property with a tenant the owner put in place and then have to evict them after a month to two later.

Bryan,Are you talking about a Bridge loan where you can take out cash like a refinance until the home sells? 

If there any investors or lenders out there that would like talk, DM me! 

Very well said, could not agree more

Rates have now decreased from averages in the mid-7's to now upper-5's, yet the market has not seen a "speed up" -- likely due to the seasonal swing, and the upcoming election. 2025 should see strong property value growth, with increased inventory, but also increased buyer activity with rates expected to continue downward. 

Its like Fix and Flip loans/business purpose loans are now called "RTL's" real estate transition loans - same thing just different nameI know AAPL was trying to get away from the term "hard money" because for some it has a negative connotation but to me its all the same.