So here you would actually have to pay for an inspection and supply the report to the seller.

People moved in with parents or took on additional roommates lowering the demand but there were so many empty bank owned units that the supply was also down. 

Basically, the market goes dry both in supply and demand.

This means the size of the piers, reinforcing steels and depth of the piers are supersized.2) The Berkeley, Kensington market is red hot and contractors are in short supply.

They reported that they had seen the home listed on craigslist and walked the property the day before with the supposed "property manager", with whom they signed a lease agreement that they have thus far been unable to supply to us.

Here are some points that may help others in their letter writing campaign:Be professional in you content - get to the point in the first lineDon't draw pictures on the envelopeDon't draw dollar signs around everything - don't draw pictures of stick housesBe yourself - tell your story; example - we are a family business, looking to purchase additional properties for our family portfolio - we can pay cash but would prefer some seller assisted financing, glad to supply references if needed - we live in the area ----etc.Forget the YELLOW thingDon't tell on yourself, don't call yourself an investor - Don't lie - I can settle in 2 days - we are big (like a made up name -) people like to do business with others they can identify with - be humble if that is possible.As for sending letters to vacant houses that are Free and Clear - why do all that research - a waste of time in my opinion!

Unlimited supply of renters.

In general, supply and exit is easier on SFR. 

Itemized Repairs and Related Losses to get unit back to move in condition: Interior painting, paint, and supplies Total Repair Cost: $250.005.

He will supply the financing and I will everything else.