Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Scott podcast on here which is Podcast 10 on flipping houses. he also has two books on flipping houses and estimating on rehab cost as well.

Asking price $175,000According to comps rent would be about $800-850Possibly $900Total gross income $1600Vacancy allowance $80The mortgage including insurance and tax at that purchase price is estimated at $1030Maintenance and repairs $120Cap ex $160Property management $160Let me know if my numbers sound right or if I might've calculated too high or too low or what.

If you had a couple contractors go out for the estimate and they have not replied, then most likely they assume your price is no where near close to what the their estimate would be.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

If you're serious about protesting, then you also want pictures, repairs estimates, and anything else you think will help.  

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I'd like to bring in a few general contractors to view the property to get some repair estimates.