if so, ask for closure reports for old tanks(3) check condition of spill buckets and make sure they are monitored. if not, should collect samples from around those structures. they often get dinked by snowplows and vapors may escape then condense into soil.(4) has property always been on public sewer since it operated as gas station. if not, did they perform auto repair?

It has always been our worst performing RE with respect to its equity.  

My second house performs quite a bit more than the first; and the third is projected to perform better than the second. 

Ideally the same firm would perform both functions for you.

To get around this, you need to have a good relationship with a bank, and show a strong track record that you can not only increase the value of the property but maintain that strong performance.  

In recent times market appreciation gives virtually all flips a boost in profit.BTW I believe West Chula Vista is likely a good long term hold. 

The performance of the property and rental market is independent of the rate.  

Total build was about 8 months because I self performed a few (too many) trades.

However there are a lot of sites that help perform the comparison for you.

Coming back, don't worry about all the disturbances, work on your main theme performances and things will fall in place with help of others.