An FHA appraisal is pretty comprehensive, but it should not take the place of a home inspection (especially if you are newer to RE).

IE if you offer a buyer credit for closing costs make sure its clear that is comprehensive or any other specific line items you would pay for.On #6, get a closing attorney. 

vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%...) to suggestions for writing a more comprehensive letter to Assemblymembers Chiu and Ting.If you own or plan own a property in California, it's very important to take at least one of the above actions.Thanks,Raimondo

In case you haven't read them yet the books by @J Scott "The book on Flipping houses" and its mate "The book on estimating Rehab Cost" are the most comprehensive books on rehabbing that I am aware of and will be more than helpful on answering most if not ALL of your questions.

If it's a complete rehab job I don't bother with hiring an inspector because generally the GC will inspect things like plumbing, electrical, foundation issues when generating a comprehensive project bid.

Hi Sean,I work with a number of property managers locally.What sort of property and how comprehensive of a group are you looking for?

I use Costar but I believe they have a less expensive/comprehensive version of their database called LoopNet.

But if you take a look at the city's CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report it can help you make a decision if you would want to invest there.

I compiled a pretty comprehensive list of questions for vetting turnkey providers, if that is helpful for you or @Diogo Ferreira (my post with the list is about halfway down the page):https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/361999-new-investor-from-glendale-caHope some of that was helpful.

The other road is to find out when the jurisdiction will be looking at the comprehensive plan (generally every 2-5 years) and sit in on the meetings prior, while making a formal written request to change the zoning of the lot to that of the surrounding zones and be present when the topic comes up to help your case.