I would press into the home inspector, sometimes they are able to give rough estimates on the repairs.

Hi Syman,It may be helpful to attend local REIA events and speak with other investors who have pursued similar strategies and have first-hand experience with lenders in your area.Online research can be helpful, as @Robin Simon alluded to, but I think you'll be hard pressed to get a more reliable reference than speaking with local investors at an in-person event.Best,Michael

Plus you'll be hard pressed to find a civilian job willing to pay a pension after 20.

In Burlington you are hard pressed to get into even a duplex for under $400k. 

If it's a bad deal and your agent keeps pressing you to buy or sell the property. 

You'd be hard pressed to find someone that will follow those same set of rules out in the sticks.Just my 0.02

Nolo Press is a good source of books and information on starting a business and entities. 

I am being reasonable about it, as in it might have to do with some type of family issue, medical issue, or some other pressing issue; however, there should be some type of communication.

because you will be hard pressed to find a property that fits their formula for lending, especially if you think you would like to use their 100% financing.

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