This is a 'great book' and a 'top recommendation' because it provides that gem of absolutely basic common sense?

I'd much rather be a recognized business with hundreds of properties that banks jump at the chance to lend to than a "nobody" with tons of hidden assets that has limited access to debt/capital to continue to grow with.

So if someone is stuck on finding that property for fifty cents on the dollar, they're going to miss a lot of hidden deals.

Foundations don't have to be 100% free of cracks to be stable.Are these cracks in a concrete foundation wall that was hidden by drywall?

Usually hidden in broad day-light.

This sort of hidden value or lack of is something I am still learning.

@Ali Boone Becky's is a hidden gem!

You can find it on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/Zv0ZphFrank also has another book called '10 Commandments for Real Estate Investors' that I reread every other month or so as a reminder: http://amzn.to/15ikXL0Ken McElroy has two great books on apartment investments and one on property management:The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss http://amzn.to/HdXVf1The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing: How to Identify the Hottest Markets and Secure the Best Deals http://amzn.to/1bcWx50The ABC's of Property Management: What You Need to Know to Maximize Your Money Now http://amzn.to/1d518JKAlso see Ken's BP interview on Podcast 052: Buying Apartment Complexes, etc. here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/09/bp-podcast-052-raising-millions-ken-mcelroy-rich-dad/I think these are the place to start, but there's many more let me know if you'd like to see more.

Cal and just NOD-NOS-REO I can help you with that.Yes, I'm In Northern CA above Sacramento Then if your a investor that buys, Yes, I'm an investor.I may be able to help with preliminary reports, but keep in mind that these will not show hidden liens or flaws in title.My understanding is that I really only need to worry about Tax and Mechanic Liens and Judgments.

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