We are also realtors and we know how to analyze deals but would be hands off on most or all of the projects! 

You think you can't have any other issues pop up that'll cost you most or all of $4k? 

i want to try my first flip in the coming months and i would really love to have some advice and/or referrals for some or all of the following:Real Estate (RE) attorney-RE Accountant/CPA -Contractor's (investor friendly): General, elec., roof etc. for renovations-Local lenders (who maintain their own RE portfolio)- (i have heard the Schertz Bank and Trust is a portfolio lender...are there any others?)

While irs would not let you right off some or all of these expenses, you still,didn't take any distributions out of the LLC.  

Originally posted by @Trevor Fritz:If you live in the Multifamily are your goals to cash flow the property or to just have the property pay for a majority or all of your mortgage?  

i want to try my first flip in the coming months and i would really love to have some advice and/or referrals for some or all of the following:Real Estate (RE) attorney-RE Accountant/CPA -Contractor's (investor friendly): General, elec., roof etc. for renovations-Local lenders (who maintain their own RE portfolio)- (i have heard the Schertz Bank and Trust is a portfolio lender...are there any others?)

I assume, for you, most (or all) winter acquisitions have turned out well - meaning no unpleasant surprise in the Spring when things are easier to see.Has anyone had the opposite experience and found out in the Spring that there are large expenses for things like foundations, siding, or roofs that weren't detected because the property was inspected while snow and ice were present? 

Is there anyway to execute traditional financing ahead of the auction, or is a short sale or all cash my only option?  

We knew it was load-bearing and would need a beam installed, but when we tore apart the basement we saw that the wall was filled with ductwork in each stud cavity (4 runs total).

So focus on oral communication skills and creating a professional appearance and demeanor and that should help quite a bit.