An architect can help from a strictly spacial perspective, but they're generally constrained by other items in many locales.  

Did you discuss any particular action items?

I am have been advising my clients to stay away from them.Family Dollar had gotten away from only one dollar items to sell and was mixing in high priced items which started reducing their profit margins.

We offered a  clean out of all the unwanted items with our offer.

If you can answer those 7 items, you should be able to come up with a pretty good idea of whether its a good deal or not:1) What is your actual cash investment (down payment, rehab, etc) to get the house?

Each of you listed many items on the expense ledger that were probably not taken into account.  

National and local vendors provide services to Fannie Mae, improving items such as flooring and paint.

Is there any other items that will depreciate faster?

I meant to say the Assignment DOESN'T change..There are many goofy rumors about LO's in TX because the requirements are written into Title 2 CH 5 which also covers contract for deeds.The 2 main items for LO's are the seller must have fee simple title and if there is a mtg the seller must give the buyer the mtg info, and send an auth  to release to the mtg company, so the buyer can verify the payments are made.  

Take those items to the court house step auctions, local REI clubs, Real Estate Attorneys, and foreclosure auctions to start.