I guess having a local warehouse will save on shipping, assuming I can find a truck :) But the big box store truck rental will be a lot less for a few hours than shipping costs on heavy flooring.

Well you had to be a RE professional to take the deduction and or use the new build in your trade or business IE car deal builds new store he got 50% write off..

It doesn't sound like all stores are closing they are just weeding down to the most profitable and promising ones.Albertsons closings

What does a business account gain you that you can’t get from a regular account?

The following types of income are considered eligible compensation for IRA contributions.SalaryWagesTipsProfessional feesCommissionsBonuses received as a result of working or performing servicesTaxable alimony received under a divorce decree or separate maintenance agreementNontaxable combat pay to combat zone personnelDifferential wage payments (wages paid by employers for employees who are on military active duty)Certain net earnings from self-employment (after deducting one-half of self-employment taxes and retirement plan contributions)There is, however, a maximum age restriction for Traditional IRA regular contributions.

@Jay Hinrichs , so you're saying we should invest and open a home improvement store :)

I would be doing well just to have a regular handyman at this point.

I'm in the process of purchasing a 2 family with a detached two car garage that is currently rented to an older guy, separately from either residence.The place is only for storage.Absolutely no working on cars or running a business out of.No storing hazardous material or illegal goings on.Not in any way responsible for damage due to environmental conditionsTenant is responsible for securing his propertyOnly allowed to access the space between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM - so as not to disturb tenants.The gentleman seems to be a hoarder and is in his 70s.

Trying to guess appreciation is, well, a guess.If your buyer's appraisal comes in lower than your contract price the situation is really no different that a regular contract where the appraisal comes in below the contract price.

Account Closed ...No, it's usually during the course of a regular work day...