I was able to call them and give them a run down of my progress on a project and they were happy to give advice.They are just people and most don't want to cause issues for owners.

When evaluating a neighborhood for potential price appreciation, always consider these indicators: new businesses, infrastructure projects, increasing employment opportunities, highly-rated schools, decreasing crime rates, and proximity to parks and cultural attractions.

When you're evaluating the credibility of a hard money lender, here are some key steps and considerations:Checking Credibility:Reputation and Reviews: Look for online reviews and testimonials.

help ideals. the property is about 3000 soft the front side is currently done the back half is still a work in progress 

Every property in a location can perform differently based on many different variables.Just find properties you like and evaluate them individually. 

I felt like I wasn't making any progress with the agent so I wanted to speak with the seller directly. 

While agreeing that it creates bias, can someone recommend another real estate site that includes the crime map layer as it is critical for evaluating a rental purchase, especially as an out-of-state investor?

Important: I am much more on the leftist / progressive / social justice side of the spectrum and not super interested in screwing others over - mutual benefit while doing good is my preference.1.

 @Shravan Hemchand Prior to pulling the trigger on a Cost Seg study, you should evaluate 2 things:1 - How much net additional deprecation tax deductions a Cost Seg study would provide: Best way to get this is by requesting a free feasibility analysis from a Cost Seg provider.

There's going to be a learning curve but as you progress down the host road you'll learn what's needed to minimize your time needed on site.