But my sense is that the numbers are tighter than they'd like them to be, the deals are fewer and far between, and the time and money needed to uncover those deals is rather high.

The inspection uncovered termites, basement floor joists needing replacement due to the termite invasion, moderate tuckpointing needed and a couple of things sured up on the back wooden deck.

, a uncovered emergency (they happen on homes of all ages and conditions), or a lengthy eviction could wipe out your profits for many years to come right off the bat.With no offense intended to you (truly!)

So Im thinking that sounds like a relief to not have to stress that my contractor will uncover a costly issue when Im just getting into this business and every $ counts...

While opening up the walls in the kitchen in our recent purchase -- a home built in the 40's with galvanized pipes -- I uncovered a leak in the wall behind the tub in the master bath.

We have also been known to ask for a larger security deposit if there are risk factors uncovered in the screening process (lack of income, poor job history, no established credit, etc.) 

It may not uncover absolutely everything.

@Daniel Morgan With people you know uncover the pain.

Here's where the fun REALLY begins.Title report uncovers not only an open mortgage for $60k...but TWO open judgments and a third pending suit against the seller to the state for child support.

Do you know of any websites that are capable of uncovering what is bringing there score down?