You're right, my inner engineer is trying to find the most efficient path to achieve results... using manuals.BTW, I did find this handy gem: Scripts on Calling Sellers right here on BP.

This discussion is full of some gems. 

If you're willing to pay $50k a unit you will have no trouble, but the real gems are less ($30k range) and they're worth the hunt.

Another question:Is AFL hidden gem or is it just me  - new to it?

I was looking for a fixer upper and found the gem I was looking for; a duplex that was smoked in for years and outdated on both sides. 

A lot of the World War 1 vintage buildings in Chicago have brick issues that should be addressed when you do the tear off roof.

I just purchased a small multifamily and I intended to replace the apartment entry doors but then realized that the doors are vintage custom glass doors.

Local libraries have a limited budget so do not have the latest materials, but you may also find some gems there.

Nothing to the extent of the duplex, no clown graffiti, vintage pornography or colony of dead mice.

Paying your boots on the ground or key players in equity might be a gem