Do I have to worry about reporting resale tax monthly if I don’t even have a single client yet? Just don’t wanna get in trouble with the IRS. I haven’t reported anything yet and my business started in September.

I recently finished a consultation for a client who can't decide whether to spend between $100k-$150k ( a gustimate budget based on the scope) on a home reno or do minimal updates to list the home. The main projects would be the kitchen and primary bathroom remodel, both rooms a full gut job, new flooring (home is 2,300sq/ft), interior paint, laundry room cabinets, closet expansion, and a guest bathroom and half bath refresh. There are things that they don't love about the home that can't be changed like a busy road and drive to work/school, and it is a weird layout/built like they were making it up as they went along (never seen anything like it) so structurally there aren't a lot of options to remain in that budget.. But their home is paid off, and their concern is that they wouldn't find another home within their budget that they could make what they want style-wise since they've been in their home for 11 years. The kitchen would require knocking out a wall and adding space for a dining area. They would like me to share the scope of work along with a layout mockup, not design, just to see if their kitchen could accomodate what they're looking for. They seem to be great clients and very open to suggestions and I'd be happy working with them, but I'd like thoughts on a few things: 1) Thoughts on pros vs cons of staying at their current home or finding another where they could do a smaller/less costly reno? I know I can't make that decision for them. 2) Does the budget seem doable and how much would you charge for design services? My concern is that different trades charge so differently depending on who you use. 3)They also would like a guestimate on adding a sunroom onto the back of the house.. has anyone done this or have a price idea? 4) I don't have a contractor that I feel confident could tackle this size of a project, and they would like someone who can manage all the trades which is not something I can take on at this time. Would you send them a few people that were recommended to myself and tell them they can vet them themselves, but also for them to keep in mind I've never worked directly with them? Other ideas?

I'm in the process of hopefully locking in my first client (!!). This group has been a fantastic resource in helping me get started, so MAJOR thank you! The potential client has asked me to provide mood boards, floor plans/layouts, and source all furniture for 4 rooms in her new vacation home (living room, 3 small bedrooms starting from scratch). She wants to have the basics installed by Christmas (doesn't have to be everything by then just at least beds, couch and a table for them to be comfortable for a few days while they are visiting). She does not seem too particular and I do not anticipate many revisions. She gave me access to the house since they aren't local, so thinking I can just get shipments directly to the site vs using warehousing to save on expenses. I think some services like Wayfair Professional do bulk in-home deliveries? Maybe Designer Inc or Sidedoor? Not sure if they allow for in-home deliveries or only delivery to warehouse. Any insight here would be helpful. No 3D renders required, however I might outsource one for the living room space. I am currently charging hourly to start out and thinking this could be a project estimate of 20-25-hours? Thoughts? THANK YOU!