I'm not sure if the owners or the listing agents are lazy or what the deal is but it's like pulling teeth getting expenses in my experience.

Having a recorded document against the property would have more teeth.

Gary Marker Well, you've been kicked in the teeth.

Since her water will be cut off, I'm also sensitive to that since landlords can't do that directly.  

I have heard and met people who are doing so, but I have yet to test this myself and so let’s talk when I do.All this is to say that essentially, you have to tune out all the “LA is too expensive” baying and gnashing of teeth.

Unfortunately though, it can be difficult to generalize it into an online tool, as the calculation requires a lot more information than what a standard analysis tool has.For example, IRR will be very sensitive to when capex expenses are expected to be spent, how long you'll keep the property, whether you roll the cashflow back into an investment vehicle that returns a similar rate, etc.  

Another related topic is how to express that mine would be a time-sensitive offer as some think its a standing offer and they can shop around and get back at ones convenience.

Not worth it IMHO there are better deals and dealing with the IRS is like pulling your own teeth so I would find another deal.

You must have a separate part of your home to store this sensitive info.

Unless you are investing in time sensitive investments like tax lein certificates, etc. you do not need checkbook control.