The same inspection form can become your list of deferred maintenance, needed repairs, and desired enhancements.

When this happens, they have to "massage" the search range to include other properties that are actually comparable.  

The main thrust of my question was whether or not I should pay in all cash (this would be my own cash) and then refinance off an enhanced ARV or finance from the beginning.

According to the IRS it could because it would "enhance and maintain skills that I use in my career".

I look forward to learning from one another and enhancing my knowledge in REI.

@Jon Klaus I appreciate the analogy, I'm still enjoying IT I look forward to the enhancements and innovations soon to come - it keeps me on my toes.

In fact, investor agents can utilize their license in many ways to enhance the success of their investment business and provide more service to others as a result. 

As a new investor how do I find professional wholesalers looking to enhance their buyers list.

Thanks to everyone at BP for continuing to enhance the BP experience! 

Getting the property under contract at the right price can be the next challenge -you may have found what looks like a good deal , but may take a bit of massaging to get the seller to meet you on your terms.