Deciding to elect something as an expense versus a capital expense that you depreciate is where you need your tax professional.

how much of this work is he doing himself versus just supervising all the other trades and if that is the case, how often is it going to be on the job.

There’s a thin line i think in being too conservative, and playing it safe.... versus going after growth and being to aggressive.

The more capital you have in your pocket allows you to obtain more doors, and you will come out way ahead in the long run versus putting a larger down payment each time. 

Sometimes the rules are different to get rid of it using appraisal versus straight pay down.

I don’t think one is any better than the other, but if you have to pick between a local lender or local broker versus an online Costco lender- you should pick the local lender or broker everytime.

Is there anything to be weary of when using a general contractor versus a home inspector?

Is there anything to be weary of when using a general contractor versus a home inspector?

A loan from family for the downpayment or to help with rehab is worth it versus partnering with a friend.Pre-approval -- I'm not sure what you mean about going through an agent.

Also consider that many people are allergic to dogs or cats, and that may lead to negative experiences in the future. it also depends if you just have a rustic wooden cabin versus something with wall-to-wall carpets and fabric furniture.