For example, things that set me off immediately when talking to a new potential customer -"Can we not pull permits?

The loss is an ordinary loss since the property would have been held for sale to customers in the ordinary course of his trade or business if he had acquired it. 

Airbnb/Short Term Rental investors - I'm helping a client with global sourcing experience validate a business idea and wondering if this would actually move the needle for you...The concept: A done-for-you supply chain service that sources your recurring STR supplies (towels, toiletries, linens, etc.) directly from vetted factories in China, adds your custom branding, and ships everything consolidated to save you 20-30% vs. retail.So instead of multiple Amazon/Costco runs or risky Alibaba orders, you'd get:Branded amenities (your logo on shampoo bottles, towels, etc.)Bundled shipments every 30-60 daysQuality control and inspection handledBoutique guest experience at wholesale pricesExample: One operator projected $20K+ annual savings on 50+ units just by switching their towel and toiletry sourcing.The tradeoff: 30-day lead times vs. same-day pickup, and you'd need to plan inventory ahead.Honest question for operators with 10+ units: Are you spending $200-500+ per unit annually on supplies, or constantly dealing with inconsistent quality/stockouts?

I know I work for the company, but I'm also an All In One Loan customer.

Loan terms, typically 12 to 24 months, can be customized to match the construction timeline.

They sound very knowledgeable and I am interested in jumping into the customized course they offer. 

I expect without furniture you can expect a build to run from $175sq ft for plain Jane cabin to $400+ sq ft for a unique design with custom cased glass.My design is in between so I am expecting $225 to $275 sq ft with a $50k well allowance and $20k septic allowance on what I call a medium grade slope for Sevier County.I am choosing to build because out of the about 2,500 cabins on the market right now only about a dozen interest me design and location wise and they are wanting $400 to $600 a sqft.

Las week I was helping my customers with some house hunting in Isabela & Aguadilla.

Pros - You can make millions of dollars.Cons - You have to deal with the most despicable, ungrateful and destructive customer base known to man.

We did have customer service at my local title company though give me a date down over the phone.. there was some risk but hey thats the way it is when your doing foreclosure deals.