The expert you are looking for is called a Land Surveyor, they're going to want 5k-15k, if you want to make any money on your project you need to build a house so you also need an architect, they will want 10k-50k, if you're in a hillside zone you will also need a geologist, they're going to want 10k, you will also need a biologist, they're going to want 2k-5k.

You can attend all the REIAs and read all the books and sign up for all the conferences, and spend all the money, and you are will never really know you can do it until you do.Over 20 years in real estate in various forms and roles, action will beat out intelligence or education or even network 100% of the time.  

We are considering stepping in and trying to buy the place, but looking for some guidance on STR and what kind of money this place can bring in. 

I haven't seen much said about them but I'm satisfied with what I've experienced.. they've made me money and I collect rent every month.   

The predicament we are in is the property is not in the condition to charge that much for rent and we would also leave a lot of money in the deal once we refinance if we cannot get in there to fix it up.

Since you can't control the sale price, you basically have a $4k cushion to your reno costs, or otherwise you lose money compared to the as-is scenario.

Something I wish I knew is how much money I would be investing.

I spent a ton of money to do things right and nobody wanted me to.

The Strategic Neighborhood Fund is pumping money into key areas, and it’s making a difference.

Do you have any idea of the amount of money you can contribute to the purchase of a property?