Because there are so many systems in homes, and each system could have countless materials and choices, it literally takes years of training, field experience, and research to learn how to identify issues in the most common components.

@Shawn Flynn to my understanding, and how I define A, B, and C properties is as follows: (keeping in mind this is just a general rule of thumb... like alot things that seem to be in real estate!

I'm curious how you're defining "spend"; is that $100k all-in, repairs included, or your maximum purchase price/loan amount, etc?

I will definably share my experience!

@Omar MercedWhat do you define "involved"?

I am wondering how "institutional investor" is defined.

Contracts for deed, lease-purchases, and lease-options for longer than 180 days are unambiguously defined as executory contracts.

I am trying to learn so any help or helping well definantly benefit myself and others.Mr.

I will definately read the book, just looked it up and sounds insightful.  

I do recommed listening to the podcasts to get more insight, there are definately things there that you won't get in a book.