I am hard pressed to find any positive news in all this, with the exception of the increase in demand for housing in smaller communities.

An appraiser might be hard pressed to give you the value you need if comps don't support your rehab.

My goal is to outsource or hire the "$10/hr tasks" that I shouldn't be spending time on anymore such as:Pipeline and Lead Generation:- Identify potential properties to buy near existing job sites- Project research- Deal analysis- Connect and message agents, investors, appraisers, attorney's and fiduciaries on Social media- Reach out to press publications- Contact sheetsDevelopment and Construction:- Contacting utility companies to remove and start service - set appointments, etc- Contacting Los Angeles Building and Safety for documents, submissions, appointments, etc- Get bids from vendors- Schedule appointments with vendors and follow upDoes anyone have experience with this and what has your experience been once you've gotten to this point?

I fell in love with REI, and now I’m excited to press forward.

I know the sellers are pressed to sell it so that may be a good possibility.

I would think impromptu visits, on any schedule the owner wants, with just a 2 weeks notice, under the assumption that they are inspecting for repairs/damage, would put tenants off rather than incentivize them. 

@Dovi Hillelsohn I think you will be hard pressed to find a bank that is being that aggressive right now.

They know I’m just starting out but since this is a pressing matter, I don’t wanna be tied up on a project until I deal with this.

Are you putting in solid wood cabinets that can be sanded and repainted or using the thermofoil covered pressed cabinets that are readily available at Home Depot and Lowe's?

Most pressing job is to either fix a leaking pressure release valve on a gas hot water tank, or the tank may need to be replaced as it is 8 years old.