If I understand correctly, you're suggesting that we should focus on the big picture rather than getting caught up in minor details?.

Currently stuck in analysis paralysis on trying to find the right location for a first property, with a willingness to move anywhere in the US. 

If I go BRRRR I’ll refinance with a standard lender.Assuming we sell for $625k which is the ARV and market analysis I pulled, purchased for $345,500 and have $120k in reserves for rehab cost.

When buying the house, we made the mistake of getting an inspector recommended by our realtor who seemed credible and detail-oriented but I think just wanted to get us into the house.

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A rental property analysis can give you a different perspective. 

I would try to negotiate something like paying them $1500 and then negotiating an amount to go back and do the punch-list items which might be another $1000.Yes, in my example you are paying a little MORE than you anticipated, BUT scopes of work are often not detailed enough to be 100% clear to all sides.

@Mary Lopez It definitely depends on your scenario and the details.

@Doug Bontrager what rent analysis have you done?