The last 5% of any renovation project at any level but especially the room level is the most difficult and least satisfying.

I can see how the super lower end price points might be difficult for an investor in OC, California, and I have no problem investing in the $35~$100K price point level. I

As a custom woodworker I would want to doctor up the property to an extreme level, is it more fiscally inteligent to rehab a property with a general look, or is there a good return value in premium details?

I really have aspirations of becoming a developer and if given the chance to mirror and learn from one but i know theirs levels to start at before getting to that level. I

what level is it on the flood zone?

The flood level is calculated by your LOWEST floor level. 

When instructions weren’t followed and quality dipped below my acceptable level I fired them.

Looking at what's going on at ground level is a healthy indicator of what's happening in the local market.

We agreed to a non-refundable deposit of 5k after we did our due diligence, initiated the AOS and knew we wanted the property.

There are some serious high and low spots, the floor is not level. I