Our area is not unique, this is a nationwide issue (opportunity) for accounting firms.In the end I think many would be well served to think of their CPA/EA as they do an attorney - while they can also help provide planning advice to better structure your tax life and save some money, a portion of the cost is just a cost of doing business - you are required to be compliant by the Feds / states / etc, and the CPA/EA is insurance to ensure you get it right and stay out of their way.

If your PM doesn't already have a retirement plan, there are credits right now against the costs of setting one up and training. 

Your "gross profit" for flips is going to be what the property sold for minus all Cost of Goods Sold for the property (purchase, closing costs, renovations, holding costs, selling costs, etc). 

If the foundation of a home needs work, how would I estimate my repair cost on a home that has 1800 square feet ?

If the ADU actually costs you $500K, it's barely worth it in terms of cashflow.

Up (2 bed/ 1 bath)  and down (1 bed/1 bath) duplex located in a B-/C+ neighborhood in CincinnatiPurchase price: 147,500Estimated cost of rehab: 38,050ARV 215,000Rent-income: 2,045/monthCOC ROI: 7.75%My hesitations:1. 

How much does it cost to build either a 1-car or 2-car attached garage to an existing home in the Farmington Hills area.

After assessing the cost of remodeling, and either renting or selling the property weighed against the advantages of selling as is to a builder it seems to make more sense to sell it as is. 

It ultimately cost us almost $100,000.

Just another cost that a lender has to consider on a PERFORMING asset.