We have a huge lack of 2-4 unit properties in the DC metro area, that this tight supply really increases the demand and pushed those prices up, and thus cap rates down on the properties.

Inventory has been relatively tight, but we always have a few that are great fits.

With a tight market and loads of new investors bidding up properties, it's hard to find deals in DFW that generate huge rental income.

The market is key, I don't think a 5K pop town is a problem but what's housing like there, is it a tight rental market?

I'm not sure what the deadlines are in your county but you should have grounds for a late appeal if the appraisal notice was not delivered to you.

Low cash round trip entirely dependant on the numbers of the deal.Atlanta area is very tight for good deals.  

We then went to the lender and brought a new quote from a different contractor and the lender said that the loan was going to have to go back to the front of the line in underwriting and we were nearing the Fannie Mae Homepath deadline for closing. 

My inspection revision deadline is on the 21st and I am trying to get as much input as possible from any source I know.

This essentially doubles their commission and you can get a bit of an edge in a tight market. .

Since the margins are typically so tight on commodity lumber, the supplier either has to take the hit and match the market, or ride it out.4) If you're including trusses in this, those can vary dramatically - huge swings in price... in part because the design is subject to the individual designer as well as some supplier have in-house truss capability while others act as a middleman.