And is there someone that can evaluate the property's price if it was zoned differently?

Once you've had time to evaluate then you could make a decision to keep renting and invest in flips or rentals, or purchase a place of your own.

Even if the lead has a proven track record I still have no way of evaluating that persons historical moral code. 

With power comes responsibility.Price is meaningful, but should be about 3rd or 4th on your list of considerations when evaluating plan providers.  

Third: if you post up your numbers on here someone can give you a quick evaluation on what you have got.Finally: you have a sound plan.

I am currently evaluating a property which I'd like to force appreciation on but even if that deal turns out favorably, obtaining it won't eat up the money I have on the sideline right now because it's outside of the Socal market.

I evaluate deals, I run the numbers and I've only been following up on deals that would make sense (cents) and cash flow for me, but it's like I can't even...get in!

Its customary for the bbb to evaluate their collateral in a HELOC application without an actual inspection or appraisal .

At the end of the lease, evaluate the property to see how much money is require to invest so you can achieve that market rent.

You have to evaluate if was normal wear and tear.