What kind of environmental do you need to do to make sure the old gas station site is clean?

I've seen on the tax sale list and people bought them: side of a cliff land at bottom of man made lake land on Army bombing range House torn down in 1972 on lease land, only the house was for sale land under railroad tracks sliver of land too small to do anything with environmental problems even super fund site, if you don't know what the super fund is look it up, its not good and certainly not super.

In California we have very strict environmental standards that, depending on the location of the property, can add time to projects getting the necessary approvals, etc.

I like to hire guys for smaller jobs, and get to know their work style, attention to detail, quality, and business ethics.

Not my style, for sure.

I used to work for an environmental company and we charge close to $5k for a Phase I.

Also, I want something that is currently popular and won't go out of style quickly so that I don't have to redo it anytime soon.I am currently looking at high-gloss porcelain tile which many miami condos have these days.Any suggestions?

It also helps if you have a good agent that reflects your buying style.

In the offseason if I could find seasonal renters. 3 BR 2.5 bath three story townhouse style w a roof deck.

Learn the market and along with going to REIA's, go to any open houses in the area you are looking to invest in so you can learn what style is popular in the area and what features make a property sell.