While podcasts, books, seminars, and websites offer general knowledge, you'll buy a specific property in a specific location, subject to local rules and regulations.

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it"  Thanks for the input - yes, it sounds like the specific area this house is in is particularly bad for foundation issues.  

Polis supports the idea, if not the specifics of the bill.

Purchase price: $101,000 Cash invested: $25,268 Sale price: $202,000 This was my first ever solo project.

I own a couple vacant lots and looking to purchase more in a small area. 2/1s in Memphis, as far as I know, are as desirable as in a bigger market.

What purchase price? 

Quote from @Alberick Small: I was thinking of purchasing Lee Arnold's Reverse REO Program, I have read all the horror stories and the many that may have been duped over the years.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Another 1% single family deal in a transitional area creating long term wealth

The buyer agreed to cover the cost of the new appraisal, which came in significantly above the purchase price.

I've specifically learned a lot from Dave and Henry on their podcast, but also appreciate Jesse Vasquez' approach with her mid-term rental investments.