I'm no CPA, but the payments should still be deductible as a business expense, even if you are paying zero interest. 

Nathaniel Busch, CPA

(btw I'm not an accountant, CPA, or tax pro, I've just seen this done personally).

I've got significant experience in working with non resident aliens if you are interested in finding out more.Nathaniel Busch, CPA

All probate laws are state specific, so consult your closing agent/attorney/Title insurance company as to what they require.It may be possible to close in a few weeks depending on the CPA's (capacity, powers and authority) of the person(s) in charge.What us key is that you move quickly if you believe this to be a bargain opportunity.Here's how I would structure: buy as a 'subject-to' the decedent's mortgage and accept the (limited) risk of the lender calling the loan per due-on-sale clause.

George - My CPA told me that a lease option doesn't count as a sale unless they execute the option in that 3 year window.

I am a contractor that will be purchasing property this year and my current CPA...... well lets just be nice and say I would like one that has real-estate experience and small business experience.Does anyone have any recommendations for a person or company I could get in contact with?

I’m looking for Investor friendly and experience with creative real estate investing attorney in Chicago, North Shore or Northwest suburbs.I’m all so looking for sharp CPA/accountant experience working with real state investors.

@Daniel Fuchs As a CPA who works with non-resident real estate investors, there are a few things you need to consider:1) You need to consider the best entity structure for any real estate investments.

My husband and I have a newly established LLC (taxed as an S-Corp as recommended by our CPA).