If that's the case you might at least get some value out of the program although nothing is guaranteed.If a company selling a system is nationwide and does not have local roots to where you want to invest then likely a lot of their info might not apply specifically to how your area operates.

As for the water and trash cost, you should be able to call the city and get these numbers (especially if it’s such a small town).I’d also recommend talking to the current tenants to see if they’ve had any persistent issues (e.g. drainage issues which might point to roots in the drainage system lines and can be an expensive fix).

"It is simple, but it isn't easy" - that lesson cost me lunch and I remember it every day.Sorry, I will climb down off of my soap box now before I REALLY get going on this...

Just expressing my opinions now;  The root issue in my view that the DF authors where wanting to eradicate re Lonnie deal math is:  buy at $X  mark up to $3X and finance at 18%.  

Definitely get the survey to make sure what the seller is charging you in price is what you are getting.Example you buy a .50 acres for 45,000.The new survey reveals the actual acreage is .33 acres.So instead of paying 90,000 an acre you would be close to 135,000.Also the soil will tell how expensive it is a long with the root system to build on the land.A bunch of rock or a steep slope can get very expensive to build on.If sewer is not there and you want septic the county might require a minimum lot size to build on.You just really need to do a lot of due diligence on it.

In the case of structural wood (studs, sill plates, headers, wood framing, etc.) that has mold, it is best to HEPA vacuum, then wipe with a solution of mild soap (dish soap) and water.  

Alex, if you need an excuse to get out of the house so that you don't have to watch the Soap channel, and if the seminar is less than eight miles away and your vehicle gets 30+ miles to the gallon, it might be worthwhile to attend a guru seminar.

Lots of great local groups around, each with pros and cons:TRIG: meetups once/month, paid membership, tons of local rooted investorshttps://www.trigofva.com/Hampton Roads Investor Group: Free, hosted by Investor/Agents at 1st Class Real Estatehttps://www.facebook.com/group...ReSolve Meetup:https://www.facebook.com/REsol...Hop-portunity Investing:https://www.facebook.com/hoppo...

The no FHA/VA loan had a large tree whose roots cracked the driveway that ran through the backyard to a garage at the back of the lot. 

Best of luck, we're all rooting for you