Loftis, 2005 I believe some information are outdated but surely a good book for beginnerlike me.

Little things like some paint, or maybe a functional kitchen/bathroom that's just ugly and outdated would be fine - because we can always do basic stuff as we go (or paying for renovations on a single room wouldn't be so astronomical and could help us learn).It is tempting though - as there are a LOT of properties in my area for $100-120k and I could easily just get on a 203K loan and have 40-50k to hire contractors.

So they are professional educators often with outdated or limited actual experience.

Not sure if you are licensed, and my information may be outdated, but I thought I should mention it just in case.

If its in the city, R1/R2 zones are outdated, you would need to check here for the current zoning:http://apps3.sandiego.gov/siteinfoweb/begin.do

It is more of an older charm than outdated mess.  

In this market most all lenders are now saying the appraisal is outdated as of that 90th day.

The absolute WORST borrowers are prior Mortgage Brokers as they have just enough inaccurate and outdated knowledge from a time that no longer exists to contently show their ignorance and cause problems the entire way!

I charge a per hour fee after noon on the move out date and state that move in may be earlier, but it is at my discretion. 

Looks like this thread has been a bit outdated.