Hopefull your father is not that old to encounter this issue(There is a time restriction of 1 year).   

I think that as you review, you would gain a feeling for what's ordinary/market, and that when you encountered something that was an outlier, that's when you'd want to dig into it more.  

It's also good to consider if the state you are investing in provides protection again insurance company insolvency, to be safe, in case they go bankrupt (like AIG, for example).3) Desire to manage a fund first, as opposed to a specific deal -  perhaps not as common, but I've encountered those who are more interested in starting a fund and deploying capital when the appropriate deal is available instead of sponsoring on a "deal by deal" basis.

I estimate 2 weeks not knowing the structure but roughing and finishing new construction which is about 10 days I added a few days to account for the roadblocks that will inevitably be encountered.

One problem you may encounter as with a condo the maintenance fees increase so the bank may want a higher cushion than just $50 a month to counteract when the fees go up..

I have been using that for years, and although there are supposed to be things that Excel can do that calc can't - I have yet to encounter that.

It is generally a photo copy of your letter with the new address sticker placed ion your envelope that you will receive back.

Do you encounter many short sales in your area?

Many of the problems I encounter in getting people into a home is the misuse of credit.I've been an agent 32 years - if you have any questions feel free to contact me [email protected].

I am always encountering owners with mistakes in their bills/vendors from sewer services, insurance, etc.I would first contact agents that deal with commercial real estate and offer your services to their clients/contacts.