Here is a resource that will allow you to check if a property is rural or not.If it comes back as not rural, send it into the appraiser and have them make the change.https://www.consumerfinance.gov/rural-or-underserved-tool/

Check also to see how badly the property may have flooded in the past and how often. 

Check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

Instead they're giving away extra free food or food for a dollar when you buy something.

If you invest in an opportunity zone and hold for 10 years then your gains on the property will be tax free.

If you have to save some $ somewhere: Get some exact measurements and go find a used , surplus, scratch and dent, fb marketplace, etc -- tub that fits (double tripple checking specs), for your contractor to install.

You will still have to write a check to the IRS next April as you will come short of the total tax due, but without penalties.Now, if you want to avoid having to write a check to the IRS next April, you have at least two options:A. prepay the expected tax from your paychecksB. implement one of the tax strategies that delay this taxBoth options require professional assistance. 

Question:Is there a permitting rule that requires a 7 day stay and only checking in on Saturday?

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