Things like leaking pipe under sink, downspout that needs securing, sewer vent pipe out to the attic, missing smoke detectors in a unit, loose material, etc. are all very easy fixes that we would be happy to make for you. 

Are materials and labor taxed differently?

They are just creating another bubble/crash so that the hedge funds come in and buy them at a material discount.I hope investors are not paying these prices.

Even if there is a due diligence period, that is material information that should be provided up front. 

I haven't joined yet, but a lot of their free material has helped educate me. 

My concerns with selecting a servicer are the following: customer service, access to funds, access to education materials so I can learn how to stay away from prohibited transactions.

Whether it’s investing in educational materials, leveraging tools for data analysis, or seeking out mentorship, these resources will be your foundation for long-term success.

Driving for dollars can be an effective strategy the costs (gas, time, energy, materials) have to be added to the deal analysis. 

.* We request as much due diligence material as possible in the beginning.* We get as close as possible to ironing/feeling out deal terms that would be agreeable to the seller in advance of submitting an offer, including site visits if they are located in the same market we are vs. out of state/market.All of the above data provides us with enough of an analysis to know what our deal parameters are going to be, at least to within a few percentage points.

Alas - I learned every step of the way about ordering materials, working with contractors, scheduling, insurance issues, etc.