You will need to document the damage with photographs and obtain bids to repair/replace. 

It comes down to the numbers anyway in the beginning - you don't have to physically see the interior initially- would be best if there are photographs of the interior on real estate platform so you can gauge the interior condition and possible cost exposures once you take ownership - after you Offer and get the contingent contract you have your window for the Home Inspector to take a look - your entitled to that inspection so if the Owner/Seller isn't cooperating or instructing the Tenant to cooperate accordingly then probably best to move on to the next Deal

Photographers?

My wife and I are wedding photographers and you would be shocked to hear how many leaders in our industry are basically telling people "The most important thing is to start booking clients.

KEEP IT - especially if you can unlock the equity via refinance/HELOC.I’m personally a believer in the longer term value of Bay Area properties.

I told L to text M that the door was locked and that she was calling the police. 2 minutes later, the door seemed to become unlocked and the back sliding door was unlocked as well with no one inside.

This lets me see my competition, and what is really a comp and what is not (magic of a good photographer hides a LOT.)I am only on my second project, but I have no idea how or why people do this without getting your license.

Questions:Please tell me your thoughts on why is this a good/bad ideaDo you know a way to get the loan creatively so that I can unlock the 30%?

Take out the driving and taking photographs and doing your due diligence and you might find an agent that has enough free time to write offers that have no chance in being accepted.

I currently am a Social Media and Marketing Specialist/Web Designer, Entrepreneur, and Photographer.