Here is a publication from the National Society of Accounts on average fees from 2016: https://connect.nsacct.org/blogs/nsa-blogger/2017/01/27/nsa-survey-reveals-fee-and-expense-data-for-tax-accounting-firms-in-2016-and-2017-projections$1,200 depending upon region and depending upon records is not unreasonable.

Change of thermal coupler may reveal it is gas valve.  

I don't know if it would work well enough for a revealing surface like epoxy.

I had a similar recent experience with a wholesaler where they were trying to charge me an additional $5,000 after I gave them the asking price...which was weird...From looking at the contract they sent me,  one thing my attorney had an issue with is that they blocked out the original purchase price from the initial contract between them and the owner...my attorney said I should not move forward and sign it until they reveal that amount...when I asked them they say they never reveal that information when they assign contracts.

NA NA I highly doubt your market is so undiscovered that revealing it would make all of us flock there.In any case RE can be expected to beat a CD for sure but it depends how much risk you can take.

On the other hand, if the pre-inspection reveals issues that can be addressed, it may give you the opportunity to negotiate a lower purchase price.

Much like sports it reveals who's prepared and who has work to do.

Since no one at the branches or mid-level knew the story regarding this stipulation, calling to the top of the management chain revealed I can only choose from a list of 5-6 bank-approved contractors that I can have do the work FOR ME.

Does Pricelabs or Airdna reveal insights to best CoC market rankings?

Jose,If you can get a couple of roofers out that may help elimate any that don't give you the correct advise (someone looking for a bigger job than actually needed).Regarding the current company cancellation, I would reveal it to any new agents and have them verify that it is not an issue.