Every so often they get audited by the government.

At the very beginning, I felt like I couldn't comfortably make offers if I didn't have more pieces of the puzzle in place. 

You need the receipts if the IRS audits you but the CPA does not need the receipts.I use Quicken which has got to be the rock bottom most simple software usually only used for personal finances.

I have a few pieces of advice and tools that I think will help you out.Chicago is a great coworking market and the suburbs are underserved based on my research.

Say it is a $100k purchase and $150k renovation at 0% down, the total loan amount would be $150k and the renovation piece will be paid out of escrow to the contractor.

I'm trying to soak up every piece I can get.

So I'll take all of the data I acquire from all the programs and then analyze it piece by piece.

I’ve had several pieces moved to replace non-granite countertops when upgrading the current ones. 

That’s the only thing holding me back right now and I’d love to knock that piece of the puzzle out and buy the house.

TIA.I'm looking at a piece of land that's listed for $55,000.