That said, this may be from the slow reveal of the details, none the less it is making for a nice story of opportunity.

I'm hoping the inspection will reveal all.

Well you can, but you'll have to reveal that to the primary lender and then they won't do the loan.  

Yes labor cost can be hidden and the truth is never really revealed on tax documents.

Networking through your local REIA may reveal some other sources of private and/or hard money as well.

Perhaps its to personal and only something he will reveal when actively working with a committed client.

As far as I can tell, the most rudimentary investigation into most of these deals would reveal the prices were inflated.

I had the home in contract but eventually backed out from the deal becuase the home inspection revealed that the friable insulation has been falling on to the floor for a long time and has been tracked all over the house.

My partner and I went to the free workshop, where they gave you a little bit of info, but promised to reveal it all at the three day workshop, which was $500 and you could bring a guest (another marketing idea).

I eliminate the penny chasers from my world as soon asthenosphere habit is revealed.