I guess I would think about it differently if I've had bad experiences in the past or if I thought that we would be way off on our numbers when having to wrap up the project and make payment.  

in Marion County as well as most counties in the United States that I have been aware of there are habitability standards that are the requirement of the owner. in Indianapolis those standards are almost exactly the same as the Section 8 standards the difference is that the only time the county or city gets involved is if they happen to drive past or if they have a complaint.

He is a pastor in his church and his company goes and builds houses for people in natural disasters. 

@Mark Skaff Here are the basic tools and resources you need to get you started:Listing Platforms:Realnex.com - I useCostar.com - I useCatalyst.com - I useBrevitas,com - I useCrexi.com - I useLoopnet.com - I do not useCRM, customer relationship management options, you only need one:Realnex - I useClientlookApto - SalesforceDigsyMarketing package creator, you only need one:Buildout - I useRealnex - I useMicrosoft PublisherAdobe InDesignMarket and financial analysis - advanced tool:STBD - Site-To-Do-Business (Demographic and Psychographic) - I useCostar.com - Rent and sold comp and market analysis data - I useThe Analyst Pro - Online Financial Analysis toolHP10bii calculatorFuel.com - financial analysis toolRPR Commercial - I useNot all these are mandatory and there are many more that compete with the above, these are ones I've used in the past or currently using now.The key is that you have a listing platform outside the MLS, a CRM to track you contacts, clients, properties and deals, a way to create a stunning marketing package, and market and financial analysis tools.

I can see where everyone is coming from being suspicious, but this sounds EXACTLY like an email my mom (wife of a pastor, in Kentucky) would write.

Their past or current landlord can tell you a lot. 

I am looking for a good real estate CPA to advice me on what can be deducted and capitalized, preferably in the Phoenix, Glendale, or Peoria AZ area.Can you please recommend someone that you have worked with in the past or are currently working with and has helped you out.Thank you!

I am a husband, father of three sons and pastor to 400.

@Pastor James Barnett If you are paying closing costs on both sides you have no deal.

So, I understand some few things about faith.Somehow, "highly religious" and such cynicism suggest a spiritual conflict.I'd suggest some quality time with your minister, priest, pastor, etc.