Crunch the numbers and scrutinize every entry.

I normally scrutinize the COC much more and do hope this is at least kind of a value play, but much room was given considering it will be a paid off asset in a dozen or so years and you currently have a good w-2 job!

Detailed itemization will help educate you and scrutinize competing offers.

Account ClosedWhen it comes to appraisals in Florida underwriters heavily scrutinize the comps and the valuation.

The difference is that they are conventional lending products and do not follow a FHA appraisal is sometimes or all of the of the time scrutinized.

Don't misunderstand, he didn't botch-up the job, but unless you can make invisible repairs and and lyour painting skills match that of a professional, stick to clean-up, carpet removal, maybe some demolition.I would also suggest that any bids you receive for remodeling/restoration work be carefully scrutinized, you get what you pay for!

The point being you need to heavily scrutinize an area and the investment if you're going to pay turnkey top dollar for an investment property.  

Confirmed that for myself by continuously scrutinizing listings on RedFin and Zillow - very few properties in Montomery and Fairfax counties.

So now we have to scrutinize every email from them to make sure they aren't offering a sale on room rates.

First among them is scrutinizing the monthly statements for charges against your account for repairs, management fees, etc.