Mysteriously, they say they consult industry databases to determine construction costs, but then they don't come close to agreeing.

And in many ways, still a mystery to me. 

SEO is not a mystery.

This is not from any referral from someone you already have some rapport with.How do we pull these mysterious people "out of the woodwork" and get them to "Show Me The Money, Jerry!"

This approach vs. a letter/post card that markets your company and what you do with very little mystery to the seller.

Nonetheless I did explain that the tenant at Diploma Ave. is a mystery tenant because of what had happened with Bob.Dave of course began doing some research about the tenants etc. the situation is unfolding by the day right now so I don't have too much information about Dave's opinion besides the last comment he left me: "Please send me a copy of your management agreement with Bob.

Most of the trim (baseboards, window boxes, door casings) had been scratched and chewed by the dogs and was ruined.Being long-term tenants (~9yrs) the finish flooring would need to be replaced anyway, but the amount of damage to the subfloor - particularly on the ground level necessitated removal of the entire subfloor.The bathroom vanity was in rough shape and there was a mysteriously missing square of drywall from behind the toilet (earlier pictures from when we purchased the property showed no hole behind the toilet).The carpet on the stairs and in the closet under the stairs was originally a light green in colour (with traces of red).  

Although not directly related to a RE deal, this could easily be a situation a house flipper could encounter. A relative of mine recently had me come over to get my opinion on water that was seeping in between floor a...

Often the reason listed is the mysterious "Beneficiary Request" or "Trustees Discretion".

If you don't want to take the risk of having someone manage the deal for you.. and being in partnership with a bunch of people you don't know never met and to unwind would be expensive.. then just find a really good commercial broker and have them find you a property that a developer has bought rehabbed and is reselling.. no big mystery to it.. a great commercial broker can be a lifelong contact for you and make you a ton of money. this assumes you have the wherewhithal to buy these on your own of course..