Then use that report as a guide to what else really needs fixing.Also, use this guide to prioritize repairs:1) Health & Safety issues2) Property Preservation3) Goverment Required (S8 and city inspections)4) Marketing negative impact5) MiscellaneousAlso, keep in mind YOU are NOT living in the home!

Talk to inspectors, local contractors and start walking properties (ask a local investor if you can tag along if they have projects in the works )- you start getting a sense of how much renovation costs are, what are major safety issues and what's minor, what your offer price should be, and the ARV.I can't speak to the mentorship program since I'm not in it.

I contacted the city and they are telling me it's "been too long" since they plastered the wall on their side (2018) so it's basically not their problem.

Basics might be the same, but there are differences...for example some are cash (real cash), some wants checks/no cash, some want cashier's checks, some want it within a minute of the sale, some want it after lunch, some within a couple hours. 

My original thought was to basically just triple what the normal vacancy rates were in the area, but I know that would not be super accurate.

This is for sales and if you need to hold for awhile due to a market change in pricing.I did a flip in an area that was a secondary market, and basically lost a couple thousand on the flip not following this rule of thumb..

(Approach - 2) - He says that if he is asked to pull permits, he is not responsible for any additional work that the inspector may throw (basically more money out of my pocket on the rehab costs).

(There is a price difference but suppliers have bridged that gap quite a bit due to popularity in the last ten years)Bathroom: Basic white subway tile to the ceiling for bathtubs/showers if surround is not desired.

He basically made us do a 15yr mortgage and we got a 2.1% rate.

The information about basic real estate investing has been democratized for quite a while, and I can't imagine there are any deep dark secrets being shared there that will get you rich quickly.