I think the reason behind this is because anyone can scan someone's signature and paste it into documents.

So, determine a zip code or two where you would like to invest, scan the MLS for your "farm area" constantly in all price ranges and drive around those areas regularly.

So, unless you think you are going to get acceptances (and contracts) on all those properties, you don't have to worry about coming up with all that money.They will ask for a copy of a check with the offer, but they don't do anything with it, and in fact, we have a blank check scanned into a PDF, and just use a typewriter tool on our PDF writer to write in the agent and amount into the scanned blank check to submit with our offers...EDIT: Said same thing as Will above...was typing at the same time he was...

Such as full body systems in showers, correct glass door installations that are thick and durable.The NAME is more important than the look at a certain level.

Crawling through the crawlspace, and a actually entering the attic beyond just scanning it from the access panel?  

I AM VERY VERY SORRY IF ALL CAP OFFEND YOU AND ANY BODY LIKE YOU; BUT I CAN HARDLY SEE SIR; SO THERE IT IS AND IT IS WHAT IT IS DEAL WITH IT; I DO. 

Here is a scan of my closing costs. 

My last closing I had a fee for "Scanning Fee" paid to Pagestream...

There are basic things like the condition of the engine and body and tires and interior... but then there are other things like how did the owner treat the car, or was it involved in a crash, is it stolen.... etc...

The cast iron sewer lines in those Tempe homes from the 50's can be a real nightmare.