We use a lot of scrap lumber for blocking and stuff like that.The foundation was in good shape on this home.

But there are million dollar condos going up a blocks from my home, you cannot get a seat in one of the local coffee shops (Compass Coffee I'm looking at you), high concept farm2table restaurants keep popping up within a half mile, along with several gyms (parkoor, pilates, barre, etc).

My biggest road block is going to be finding properties that can be profitable, mainly because I am so new and honestly don't know where to look!

Sued for specific performance or damages.

Talk about Stress and seeing people ruined.. as a lender we have to bring out the bat and go after our money and collateral.. the damage was the LA based investors.. but who saw this coming I had done 1600 plus of these successfully. 

We had some hail damage on the rental from that storm that came through a few weeks ago, need to see how that pans out.

If you have a disaster, Fema and insurers will write you a letter and tell you that your damage was a preexisting issue so you only will get half of replacement cost.

Finding new tenants every year, dealing with room mate issues, damages, having to include all utilities and even TV and internet (many student landlords do this) all raise costs.

Needed a new roof and had severe water damage inside and out (at least $40k in repairs total).

The agent will of course need to block out any personal or financial details about the buyers or sellers but the details of the sale are all public knowledge and available from the local county assessors office (usually online and for free).