.$10 sq/ft-carpet, paint, blinds, cosmetics, etc.$20 sq/ft-carpet, paint, blinds, cosmetics, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.$30 sq/ft-carpet, paint, blinds, cosmetics, bathrooms, kitchen, roof, cement work, etc.So basically he grades the property 123 (abc) and the applies the cost per sq/ft to the total square footage of the property.Does anyone else use a similar method to help them save time analyzing deals and focus on deals that look more appealing?

Yes, if you have the project experience and cost history that suggests a certain $/sf is accurate you can use the $/sf price as a starting point...The original poster did not have any cost history, and just blindly used a $/sf which is always a bad idea...I always recommend performing a detailed cost estimate because no house is EXACTLY the same, especially when you are rehabbing...

However, I was wondering if it could create some blind spots because of the potential of being overly critical.  

This is not a business where the blind should lead the blind.Not knowing the difference between a consumer purpose and business purpose loan.

Amir Foster If the issue is simply where your assignment fee shows up, ask your contact at the title company to provide separate buyer's and seller's settlement statements (blind closing) and make it clear that your assignment fee needs to show up only on the seller's statement.

Especially very small businesses, so don't be blinded by their shiny trucks and colorful shirts.

If you are blindly relying on a PM, in a new relationship, what are the terms of the management agreement?

Lowe’s is big on Project Source and their window blinds are less expensive than HD brand.Are there any local stores for those living in this area would recommend or I should consider that I can look into for variety, price, availability?

Okay so the more I look at the two options the more they start to seem more and more similar. in both situations Investors are giving their money to a central figure (Operator/Sponsors) who goes and invests in real estate with that money.However, for some reason a Real Estate Syndication is required to register with the SEC and a company with a Blind Pool is not?

Don't be blinded by the big pay off without considering the road you will be taking.