In your case, the city will require a fault trench study to determine the precise location of the fault line.

So neat and precise. 

Yes. that's precisely what he's selling. 

You need to develop a Scope Of Work that is precise and then start getting prices for all the work.Once you have that magic number, then you will add that to the cost you pay for the house, along with any other fees or expenses...Then look at finished Comps (get a Realtor like @Chris Ayars said) and see if you will make any money......

There is no precise formula by which properties are placed into classes, but here is a breakdown of the most common classes, A, B and C:Class AThese properties represent the highest quality buildings in their market and area.

Its a long game and if done with precision eventually you will have vast financial freedom.

I bought at precisely the right time for cash and it cash flowed beautifully.

That's precisely the void we're aiming to fill.

Also, try contacting a local appraiser or tax advisor who could provide a precise adjusted cost basis for your capital gains calculation.

You are precisely correct about refi every five years (often sooner).