Like most regulatory measures, it aims to establish a minimum standard rather than an exceptionally high bar.

Again, a lender must be able to speak to these options in order to guide the client and even measure out how to approach their needs and concerns appropriately. 

This improvement suggests a growing buyer interest and possibly limited inventory, creating favorable conditions for quick turnovers.Toledo OH - RE Analysis (April 2024) - House Sales (1).pdfDemographics and Economic FactorsPopulation and Economic CharacteristicsPopulation Size: With a smaller population of 5,341, 43620 offers less competition in buying and selling, which is beneficial for flippers targeting niche market needs.Income Levels: The lower median household income ($27,442) suggests a demand for affordable, refurbished homes—ideal for flipping projects aimed at cost-sensitive buyers.Housing and Ownership TrendsRenter-Occupied Properties: A high percentage (68%) of renter-occupied properties indicates a transient population, potentially less targeted for flipping.

Probably right, aiming for 1000 sqft livable space so not super tiny but still your point probably holds. 

We are certainly aiming to be the very best in the world at helping investors make quality real estate investment decisions.I’ve often wondered about this “real deal” thing.

I think one of the big picture issues is to be frank for the average person the will proably get better risk adjusted returns in the stock market and maybe even bond market right now, so theres so very broad sense in which kind of the whole thing is broadly scammy. however its the hardest time to buy a house since at least the 80's more content or maybe even another site aimed more a primary home buyers, with stragies for that, rent vs buy analysis, much more local coverage etc, it's quite possible if not likley this may just be a lost decade for r/e investing.

You could start saving and cutting your expenses aiming at arriving at that specific amount for a down payment on the day of purchase.

We typically aim for 10% at minimum.Is it too late to re-negotiate price? 

Since then I have also purchased real estate notes (starting with $8,000)  I aim for a 1% payment which works out to about 10% return on an 18 year note.   

One way I have used to find these issues is to use a self leveling laser and mark places at the same level around the space, then measure from there to the floor to determine where it is higher or lower.