I would say your should be under my costs depending on finishes you select.Get at least 3 to 5 bids (Dont be surprised w the discrepancy lol)Let me know if you need any help.Best,Andresa

I am finding that a significant percentage of reports have discrepancies between the summary information provided and the actual documents recorded on title. 

If not, how do you resolve the discrepancy between what the short sale approval is giving permission for and what you're actually doing?

Whether the lender might be willing to accept a new appraisal, assuming you're willing to pay for it (or even with them eating the cost).But, in general, I would do everything I could ensure that I had all the comp data available for the area, and then I'd pick the ONE or TWO discrepancies or bad decisions you think the appraiser made, and contest those.

I suggest having a POA for your seller(s) along with a recorded deed to clear up any discrepancy.  

Last time it took him about a day to clean, touch-up paint, and clear up the move-out checklist discrepancies.

If the owner sent a letter with POA stating that a trustee will manage his property, the problem would be solved.You know, I'm pretty sure when the lender sends a tax payment, some of which must be direct deposit or wire these days, the name discrepancy doesn't matter.  

As far as current tenants, I'd want  to make my offer contingent on a full review of all their paperwork -- application, background check info, full lease, list of move-in discrepancies if they turned one in, record of any late payments or lease violations, and the ability to screen them if any info is missing.  

Would anyone care to explain this apparent discrepancy between how a "flipper" can make money on remodels compared to the average homeowner remodel?

My money is in fairly low-yield investment accounts at the moment, so I'm not sure there's much of a point in adding in the lost interest I would be experiencing.Secondly, why is there such a discrepancy in the 70% rule vs. my calculated costs?