For us as Architects we work with builders all the time and have in depth knowledge of construction beyond what a realtor knows so we aren’t worried on that front but your post gives me a lot to think about, thanks!

This may mean breaking up the slab and trying to dig down; which can have limitations based on the depth and condition of the existing foundations/footings, which when necessary can lead to Significant structural concern if it is determined that Structural Underpinning is needed.- Natural Light & Vent: You will need to provide Natural light and ventilation to the newly finished "Habitable space".

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

After an in-depth conversation, the manager learned that the tenant was having problems with their old unit not drying as sufficiently as it should, so, they went out over the Holidays and purchased a whole new set.

If I don't analyze a listing before I take it I'm essentially gambling and I'm not a gambler. 

Someone who buys a property with probate title problems and a non co-operative heir, is either a gambler or a very patient buyer who wants the property badly enough to put up with the hassle or doesn't understand the problem.

For Airbnb areas in Tucson, check out my more in depth post on it here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1036147-str-...Long term investing is where I have put the majority of my personal investment focus into.

Analyze the property in depth.

Really appreciate everyones feedback I sent an in depth email explaining that the budget was too high, there were no change orders accepted for this work, and if he was going to continue on this project with me I needed him to come in at the budget he initially wrote. 

Foreclosures get a reputation in the neighborhood and amongst homeless people.Well, I said I'd keep this short, but I teach all of that one on one and obviously a lot more, because it takes that kind of in-depth understanding to sort out when to hold em' and when to fold em'.