I find actually hitting the pavement with my agent to be motivating. 

Or maybe the previous owner was worried about oil or grease stains.When we had our driveway redone, we asked for extra gravel and went with 6" of asphalt instead of 4" so that we wouldn't have to be worried about heavy equipment damaging it, but this is at our own home where we used to routinely drive heavy loads into our yard to get to the barn. 

Also after you buy & rehab with the hard money how would you rent it out still owing the hard money lenders monthly pavements with extreme interest rates without going negative? 

2. main bathroom: the toilet wasn't flushing and will most likely need to be replaced. the tiles on the floor and along the wall were also showing signs of coming off and will need to be replaced. 3. flat roofing material has aged and will most likely need to be replaced soon. 4. water heater is working but has met its life expectancy; will need to be replaced soon.5. water supply piping has started rusting in certain areas and will soon need to be replaced6. radiator in the main bathroom on 2nd floor not functioning7. oil/water boiler has met life expectancy and will need to be replaced soon8. chimney shows major deterioration/damage from exterior and needs further inspection9. wood framing in the rear of basement shows evidence of rot. the kitchen is directly above this area of the basement. extent of damage could not be determined due to insulations and will need further inspection10. pavement in the back of the property have cracks that are leading rain water towards the house. we were hoping to renovate this so that the water is diverted away from the house.

The asphalt is non-existent and it’s essentially a dirt/gravel road with lots of potholes.

Add inspecting chimney, windows/doors, bathroom ventilation, paving (concrete, asphalt, etc).I recommend hiring a pro and getting his/her recommendation for termite or other pest inspections based on what the inspector sees in the property. 

1)  My quotes for a new asphalt shingle roof range from $4,500 to $5,500.  

@Michael Noto4 layers of asphalt shingles.

- We've just been hitting the pavement (so to speak), driving around and checking all the neighborhoods out.

I have found that it is less expensive for the electrician to furnish the wiring, and for the roofer to provide the roofing material, which is always 3 Dimensional 30 year asphalt shingle.