I need to examine other financing options for our existing properties.

My initial reaction is to tell you to get your head examined, but as I get older, I get kinder, so I’d like answers to the above questions before I tell you to get your head examined. 

I’m planning to take my broker’s exam in the near future to expand my skill set and deepen my involvement in this space.I’d be thrilled to discuss the current state of the market, challenges, and opportunities, and to exchange ideas with others.

Hi BP friends, I usually use PropertyShark to examine and compare properties for my analysis.  

I’m taking my Real Estate License exam in a few weeks, so this is super helpful—appreciate it!

Hi Tony:The best way to handle is to visit the city planning department which zoning is usually part of to see if a variance is granted, and examine the plans filed.

Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.

Just dealt with this for a project that required pre-review by both historical commission and city planning commission...took 3 months of submissions before the plans even got to the L&I plans examiner for the first time.  

Hey everyone,I was wondering if anyone has taken a course for the Builder/Contractor License Exam in Michigan?

As always, your tax professional should help you navigate these rules and apply them to your specific circumstances as with all tax law, there are caveats and nuances to everything which need to be examined!