Quote from @Cole Oliver: My introduction letter is very short.

If the same person is willing to cut it down for free in exchange for the wood, I'd let them do it.

He doesn’t own another property at the moment free and clear to use as collateral.

Now it's totally free for any BP member to post there. 

Replaced the aging roof, renovated kitchen, bath and mud room. relocated laundry to basement freeing up precious space in the home.

Rather, it will be considered earned income... and if you have losses especially the first year with a bunch of start up costs and depreciation... and if your money is at risk (let's assume Yes), then this business venture can offset (or add) to your W-2 income.This is how short-term rental loophole works.

I'll try to keep this short. 

I plan to refinance this property in a year and a half and turn it into a long-term rental, so I am weighing the short-term benefit advice from this contractor with the risk of getting pegged for doing work without a permit.

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