Looks like you hit all the highlights and just need to make a decision.1. 

This math equation is why using leverage to purchase real estate increases returns (when done properly of course).So, if you use mezzanine debt effectively, you may be able to either deliver a higher return to your equity partners, or you may be able to pay more up front for the property, and return the same targeted return to your investors.Because everything I have mentioned so far has only highlighted the positives of utilizing mezzanine debt, one word of caution...over-leveraging an asset can definitely result in lower returns, negative cash flow, inability to refinance at the end of your loan term and can also result in default.

Highlight the fact that obstruction to pathways are also a fire hazard and needs to be resolved. repeat 2-3 more times.

Being honest and hardworking in a world full of facebook highlight reels and fairweather people will go a long way!!

To highlight the basics of DD, we like to break those up into 4 areas:  Financials, initial walkthrough, contractor inspections, and compliance.  

But you can click on the blue highlighted Parcel ID for each parcel to go to the General Information tab for the parcel, which has a "Full Market Value" and "County Assessed Value" analysis.

Hi Steve, that's a great help.There are some sites which highlights the high crime areas.

While I cannot exhaust this conversation on this forum, I will highlight the main advantages.1.

He did put a link to the original source but I think it needs to be highlighted a LOT MORE.

I am trying to analyze this deal...The property is now HUD owned, after selling in 02/2011 fr 168K.The asking price is 46K.4/3 - Only cosmetic changes need done like paint ( they painted the living room some awful highlighter green) and carpet looks worn.Gwinnett County , GA - LawrencevilleComps in the neighborhood: Recently sold: all less than .5 miles away in same subdivision4/3 sold Feb 2011 - $1354/3 sold May 2011 - $103K4/3 sold May 2011 - $118KRecently listed - less than 1 mile away - 4/3 - $118K4/3 -124.9K4/3 - $114KI was thinking of putting an offer in at $41K (90% of list) and hopefully leave enough room to wholesale to a buy and hold investor for 50K - Does that sound reasonable ?