I originally signed a lease of $800. a mon all utilities included, then 2mon into lease my rent was raised $50.

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Literally all you need is a tape measure and utility knife, and time. 

I'm an accountant by profession and my father is a retired carpenter/contractor so I'm hoping to learn as much as I can from him to save money on renovations while I'm blessed to still have him here with me.I look forward to interacting with everyone on BP Forums.  

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You would not be able to utilize it on any of your actual financials or tax returns submitted to the IRS. 

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Are you including capital expenditures, management, utilities and garbage, etc (if applicable)?

So; I realize most of these threads on purchasing pre-FC properties are for investment purposes, but, I wanted your thoughts on utilizing this same strategy to buy a primary home.Live in So Cal where listed properties are going for far above asking prices, multiple bids per property within 24 hrs, etc......What are your thoughts on mailing to pre-FC homeowners, in the cities I am looking to move to and see if I can get in contract on one of those?  

How does one evict a family member who has been living in the back house for more than 15 years and has not been paying any rent but only pays partial utilities when they are in the mood.