You will need an LLC as they likely won't write to individuals.We use Bryant Bank, which has good terms and fair rates if your credit is over a 650Metro Bank does themFirst Bank of Alabama does them, have just started working with themPeoples Bank of Alabama does them, have used them in the past.When shopping for a bank you want to stay as close to 3-4 branches as possible, once you get over 10 or so, they no longer want to play with the little guys or there red tape is too deep to be worth your while. 

Many times it was because previous guests turned off pilot light although we had already double and triple taped the switch to control the pilot light and coupled that with instructions on "do NOT turn off pilot light".

.#3 Contact Local Contractors for Labor Pricing / Hire a GC to ConsultCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.You can also pay a General Contractor a consulting fee of a couple of hundred dollars (per house) to walkthrough a few properties with you and provide a detailed estimate of prices that you can use as your 'menu for future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.

Take  pictures of the tenant smoking in the building, take a picture of the dog, audio tape any conversation with him.

This guy video taped his episodes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

There's some odd challenges that exist and I'm trying to find some duct tape and super glue to make something work.

When I got to the property, there was a "notice of trustee's sale" taped to the door explaining that the owner had until April 19th to take action to protect their property, OR the property would be auctioned on April 19th.

Im trying to take into consideration asphalt vs stone parking lots as well, but im not sure.

All the SIP panels and metal roofing had to be replaced at a cost of approximately $45,000.2) To reduce moisture entering roof panels, use the spray foam the panel provider provides with the SIP package BUT ALSO use permanently flexible tape to cover any joints between panels.3) Make sure there is an adequate drainage plane behind the siding.

if owner occupied, I like to tape my contact to their front door, or garage, depending on what looks like the main point of access.