These types of jobs or professions have many things in common I'm sure.Not only do you have a high degree of technical proficiency with numerous protocols but there is almost an "art" to employ the proper action and do so in, not just a timely manner, but very quickly, in an instant. 

Zillow has a neat feature that will show homes that are in preforeclosure on the map in the same manner that it'll show current homes for sale.

I'm pretty sure I could research and find the correct/safe/legal (as you all seem to put it) manner in which to remove/dispose of these potentially hazardous materials along with the right chemical/cleaning agent to pressure wash any meth residue from the structure's skeleton...With all that said, it doesn't seem like much fun and I think I will pass on this deal, and by the way I would be giving the same advice as everyone here if some anonymous "investor" asked about this online... so I appreciate the words of wisdom.The thing that isn't clear to me is: would I, or would I not be breaking the law by continuing with my "plan"?

When obtaining financing in a non-traditional manner such as private lenders and such.

In my experience, the cost of legal defense for a baseless lawsuit is a far more onerous problem than a judgment if you are operating in a reasonable and fair manner and follow housing laws.

How can i find out the comparable or get a CMA report if i am not a realtor and they realtors I know do not do it in a timely manner

The ability to steam content from smartphones and tablets directly to devices (Televisions, Audio Receivers, Whole House Audio Systems and (in conference/board rooms) Projectors is in like manner becoming more and more commonplace and expected by end-users.

And what magnitude of price drop usually compels them to do so?

@Ian Ippolito makes a compelling case that Fundrise should be approached quite cautiously, and I don't plan to put any more in.

It is a business item that needs to be set up in the most cost effective manner.