Just keep in mind that it's not all about rate and fees - there is a considerable knowledge and expertise component that should be considered as well.

I mean in general what sort of expert should I try finding first, but if someone has specific people in mind who deal with the UP that works for me too.

That's a very good point taking the potential further value decrease into consideration (like when running the ARV for pricing it out to the end-buyer), so it makes sense that, like you said, it would have to be a great deal.

Be sure to consult with your CPA to determine if you can utilize these deductions based on your specific tax situation.

Each one has a specific reason, to be sure.  

While I’m not in Little Rock, I’ve found that networking with local brokers and property managers can be key to uncovering neighborhood-specific insights.

Illinois just legalized recreational weed, however some of my tenants have been smoking it in their apartments long before legalization was even a consideration. 

I never go off of a flat percentage on anything, I analyze the costs to get to a specific return I target and analyze the risk that is involved. 70% may be an initial metric to see if it is even worth pursuing, but every deal should be evaluated independently based on costs, time and risk involved.

I noticed that Chase and Bank of America charge fees for wires unless you meet specific criteria.

If that is one of the only contractors and the lien is considerable that’s another story - but not enough info to tell