I have called to several code offices here in Birmingham area and no-one has a list of distressed properties that have code violations...that might be scheduled to be condemned, torn down, over grown lawn etc.

Although I don't know this for sure, I'm pretty confident that Appraisors operate by some kind of "Code Of Ethics" and you will be bound by it.You should find out and read it carefully.

I write down addresses or just turn on my laptop while in the truck and see what I can find out.

You need to speak to some one in the codes office where you are doing your rehab.Hope this helps.rdinvestors

That is likely almost the worst case if the damage is not extensive.When refurbishing the present structure be aware that major work might force you to bring the whole building up to present code.

Again, I'm not an attorney, not a Costa Rica attorney, nor have I reviewed fully the legal code involved.

I tend to do my own work (although jacking up and putting a foundation under, in order to raise the ceiling is beyond me) and I'm not sure I could bring this in for $50KI'm guessing you have building codes so plan on re-wiring the whole house to bring to code.Floor uneven and warped is MOISTURE, have to find it and stop it.Don't know the size of the windows but a few hundred per is about right.Carpet a few thousand.Sheetrock repair a few hundredKitchen cabinets and appliances, minimum of about $5K for CUT RATE stuff.Counter tops, $300-$3KInsulate and sheetrock basement, a few thousand.Knock out a few walls etc in the upstairs, about $5K+, moving walls is not as simple as "moving walls".Bedroom doors, $100/each, minimumLandscape and exterior paint, a few thousand."

I would also love to find out what the hot zip codes are in NOVA, DC, and Prince Georges Counties for investors these days.

The last deal was a 50's stone house on a busy street adjacent to a high class zip code.

This is code-driven, meaning you do data entry by first inputting the property code, or vendor code, or tenant code, or...