Your Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) can explain it to you more in depth.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by @Brandon Turneror The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

I find a lot of sellers who aren't serious investors tend to just 'ballpark' what they make, which can be a bit aggravating for clients that seek in depth info.

The contractor depends mainly on the area, and depth/need of the jobs.

If you want to get a more in depth report hire a structural engineer to inspect the home. 

Yikes, this is quite a ways out of my depth, but I did have the good fortune meet a very good real estate focused accountant who is based in Edmonton.

Thanks for the in depth response.

I may have to see if the tread manufacturer can give me an 11" depth tread. 

I talk about in on Bp 373 in depth.

@Justin G. nice post, I think it is important for the team or GP to make sure there is an open line of communication and be available for the investor whether they have a simple question or a more in-depth one.