Sometimes it depends on the inspector and how the property’s zoned.

Permits seem to be more of an issue of late - not sure if the inspectors that are coming in are trying to make a name for themselves but we have experienced that on a project in the works. 

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Biggest thing early on is nailing comps block-by-block and getting a GC + inspector lined up before making offers.Also, if you ever run into deals where you don’t want to tie up all your cash in earnest money, EMD financing can help you stay liquid while still moving fast on flips.Good luck on your first one!

Before offering: pull sold comps within tight radius and year‑built, call county on open permits and CO, check HOA or subdivision limits, and walk with inspector plus GC during your 10‑day window to lock scope and renegotiate if needed.

.🚗 Mileage/Travel – When traveling to inspect or manage rental properties (keep mileage logs).💻 Office Supplies & Software – Including bookkeeping tools, printers, and even part of your home office.Creative Ways to Give Back — and Still SaveGiving back can also be tax-deductible when done thoughtfully:🎁 Tenant Appreciation Gifts: Small gifts such as gift cards, snacks, or holiday baskets (under $25 per tenant per IRS rules) can be deductible as a business expense.🏘️ Community Donations: Contributing to local charities, shelters, or community events near your property may be tax-deductible if donated to a registered nonprofit (501(c)(3)).🧤 Property Improvement Drives: Donating old appliances, furniture, or materials from renovations to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity can qualify as a charitable deduction.Pro Tip:Before December 31st, review your receipts, invoices, and bank statements.

Reduce your risk.You should have on your team, a great realtor, lender, title company, inspector, GC, insurance agent and maybe some others.There are probably a million or at least thousands of reasons to use a great realtor, but I can't think of one, not to use one. 

The risk is getting the work done well enough and to code so when the buyers building inspector walks it, there isn't a list of 50 things to still do. 

In addition, the inspector initially communicated it as an emergency so I thought it was a far worse emergency.  

Have inspector looks at the deal (IE - physical conditional assessment / PCNA) to identify any potential physical issues.