They're normally pretty helpful

However, with the normal wear and tear/ usage of the two main entry doors to the units foyer area, we have had more than 5 service calls on the locks (for batteries, lock mechanism not functioning, etc.) and both front door Locks have had to be replaced once already and I am thinking it is time to use a different Door Lock method. 

@Dan Bryskin, yes, freeing up the VA Loan will help me get into a multi fam in San Diego, which is normally very hard to do (20% of $700k traditional vs 0% down for the same with VA Loan).

Normally, you will not be charged for quotes and it will give you the opportunity to chat with each and see who you would like to do business in the future.

The Cl-100 report also noted there was no active issues (ie. growing model or rot) and the moisture content in the wood was normal. 

Also, through normal economic cycles—I would think a stock market correction may be naturally occurring in 12-18 months so I can accept a modest returnI only have exterior pictures of the property which shows it as “fine/livable”.

The remainder was about $4,000 plus the normal costs incurred while going through the normal process - that's how we get to the total number of $6,000.

It is foolhardy to buy in the “hopes“ of gettIng a “good appraIsal.“ I understand this tactic may be “normal“ in competitIve markets.

I don't charge application fees as it slow down the whole process, my normal turnover of a month can stretch to two.

@William Huston  The FL market as a whole is hot spot. it is only normal that in this Phase of the cycle it is hard to find good returns.good on you for making 41 Offers!