We are also hard at work tuning budget and getting competitive pricing for the bigger parts of the job.Next up will be surveying for the excavation and the dig itself.

Do a careful survey of prices and amenities at your competitors.For showings, I only show once a week and tell everyone the same time. 

This prevents tampering by removal of a battery, which while doing surveys of equipment, I found this common among tenants and smoke and CO detectors. 

This is a link to an aging survey.

I just received the Survey Report of the land that property sits on and here is how it is laid out:· 2.75 acres of land· About 1 acre which is slightly away from where the housing structure sits is where the Surveyor designated as a flood (+ Low swampy area) area next to a creek.· That area is about .4 acres away from the housing structure· The housing structure sits on a slightly elevated land (flood potential free).· The area has a great schools – one of the best in the County and it is very close to the schools as well as shopping area and to the main road.

I understand the majority of it is driving, but I would prefer to get a decent survey of the home before investing even more time and money to call/mail the owner about it (and possibly not even hear back).

Be sure to find a good environmental consultant to perform a proper asbestos and lead survey before you start the work, as you want to ovoid huge fines, even jail time, and lawsuits by tenants exposed to A or L.  

That's why I hedge my bets with 12-15 year locked debt.Wishful thinking maybe but owner surveys are coming back strong for April.

Pros- Your attoney may clear an issue that others have had problems with, say to partition owners or cure a survey issue and thereby making the property more marketable perhaps more valuable.Cons-you may not get your way, bringing false claims is a good way to become liable for costs, expenses and damages to others.I suggest you be aware that title issues can be cured and that before you bet on the success of obtaining Quiet Title you seek legal advice before you buy a property or add to any existing complications.

Section 8 rents are determined by market surveys of rents in the area.