We use a few folks for foundation issues, rebuilding walls and ceilings depending on the situation. 

I have seen so many folks jump in with a toolbox full of podcasts who have drowned quickly. 

I think the best time to buy was yesterday, as many BP folks say.

Hello and thanks for the help!First post here.Summary: My brother lives in another state and he just had an offer accepted. This will be his families primary residence. It is waterfront. My brother and I are close. Th...

If they decide to sell the property in a few years you would be entitled to either 50% of sales price or your rehab costs plus a %.

I just chuckle at these Bay Area threads and the folks that dont live in the Bay area that just automatically say if its negative cash flow dump it.. 

@Shriraj ShahYou may lack active participation in a syndication which would make it difficult to offset rental losses with other forms of income.In general, you are entitled to the same income/deductions whether you own the property yourself or through a syndication.

I know they have different tax filing rules so I wanted to see what folks thought. 

There are certainly exceptions (all cash all the time folks tend to have more $ in the bank and credit rating of 0 -- that was my situation when I purchase my first house). 

I currently have a VA loan but I have 150k left on my entitlement which is option #1, I am considering a HELOC, using the current sales of homes in my area being at least 100k more than what I purchase the home for #2, or refi out of the VA to use again.