However, I knew a bit of policy knowledge, estimate writing skills and how to reconcile the insurance estimate to well over their original settlement.

Both SoFi and Discover Personal loans offered a soft credit pull and they gave me a no-obligation quote. 

The soft analysis is do you like the neighborhood?

Seems as if the owner is ready to throw in the towel and be done with it.

I just made an offer on a Qceanside mortgage that had some type of ties to Wells Fargo.

It took me 2 days to repair a towel rod due to the crazy pink tile and backer board but I'm not a pro at home repairs myself.

Ask the parents if they will watch the video and help you find out who the kids are.WLk softly, but with purpose, politely.

Is it possible to contact appraisal people (or someone else; no idea who) and ask for a "soft appraisal" based on images and current known conditions, but without them going to the property?

There is also a ton of cash out there in addition to soft, hard and bridge loans to close much faster than many years ago

The next house you remodel or build, put blocking between the studs where you plan to mount toilet paper and towel racks.