So they used the actual rented data of these companies to compare what rentals should go for in your market.

Get an estimate from a GC to get a good idea of what is required.Market Comparables: Check what similar-sized homes with finished basements or additional bedrooms are appraising for in your area.

If your entity has several years of operating history and good and reliable financials, you may be able to find something. 

I would say keeping their crews busy is a must when there is always another investor who needs a good reliable contractor.

I’m not focused on volume, but rather on maximizing the assignment fee per deal, compared to doing multiple smaller deals to achieve the same result.My question is: Where can I find sellers with messy titles?

Comparing this to oil or timber rights is comparing apples to hand grenades. 

Section 8 can be a profitable and reliable resource but it is 'their ball, their court' so know the rules first.

its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

Compare wear thickness(the top layer) and overall thickness.

In almost all investments, you should have a solid base of reliable, cash-flowing, and hopefully appreciating assets before striking out into something new or riskier.