There's countless resources and outlets for gaining knowledge via forums, books, podcasts (my personal favorite), or simply networking with new and brilliant people throughout the site.

One view I sometimes take of low-income cash-flowers is like an interest-bearing CD.In other words, I'll be willing to sell for what I've got in it, but in the meantime I'd better be getting a waayyyy fat cash flow.

Yes that's a gfci outlet, yes you can have electrical in there by code, yes there will be an access door for those valves on the backside...

We cleaned behind the outlet plates and today we are going to scrub the garbage cans that were in there.

Cleanliness is something not to be understated and you should have all safety equipment (smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, security system) in working order.Tagging onto cleanliness, having a clean front and back yards that are pest free is something you should work on as well.Keep an eye for leaky faucets, broken outlet wall plates, squeaky floors or hinges, running toilets or other little things that can be easily fixed, but may catch the eye of the appraiser in a negative way.As you already mentioned, the before pictures, scope of work, and comps help a great deal and are some of the main things to include.

For those interested in an update; I just got the inspection report - big ticket items:- 30 year old roof, no leaks, but needs replacement soon- deck off the back is small, but needs repalcement- 1-2 cracked windows; I figure best to just replace all- remove & replace hot water heaterThere are other minor upgrades like replacing GFCI outlets, replace the garage door motor, and caulking some minor screw holes in the siding.

They will let you visit as a guest to come check them out. Let

Local Community Banks - River City, Republic, and United Citizens are all great.I have worked with each one of these lenders in some capacity and would recommend you check some or all of them out. Let

I believe this is known as Little Flower.

I called the Inspector in charge and he tells me that according to his pictures, and comparing them from March to May,  I have done some work like front porch overhang and some kitchen remolding without permit, and that I have the outlets not in the proper place and they need to inspect the structure of the overhang so I need a structural and electrical engineer.