For this example it looks like I would need to buy it for much less than asking price if the numbers stand right, can an experienced rental/flip investor look and see if these are sound?

@Leon G.Man, it sounds like you’ve been through the wringer.

In the stages of working the acquisition side of wholesaling, making cold calls since late September 2024.

I also advertise before someone moves out to get a new tenant before the current one leaves. 100% occupancy on a LTR is very common for me.No idea on a MTR.100% occupancy sounds great, but for a bigger portfolio or apartment complex, it usually means you're leaving money on the table.Here’s an extreme example: I could rent out 100 units at $500 a month and make $50,000.

They don't care when you try to explain all the future projects, they actually hate hearing that since it sounds like a scam, when an investor says, "Give me a good price and I will have a lot of work for you" it sends chills up their spines. 

Here is what we have found and I will probably catch some heat for some of the things I have to say, because it does not sound "investor-friendly".

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

@Ankit Lodha, as others have pointed out, this sounds like a transaction you should be able to get done.

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it"  Thanks for the input - yes, it sounds like the specific area this house is in is particularly bad for foundation issues.  

It sounds like you've been through a lot, but the fact that you’re jumping back in with a solid, realistic mindset is huge.