There is a lot to discuss on this topic.

Ali,If you want to learn some of the tips and loopholes on the finance or banking side feel free to reach out or send me an email. 

Avoid lenders that want to escrow your payments at closing, this increases your cash to close drastically and, in my opinion, is not the best structure even for new investors.

Yes, I would contact the pest control company and demand they pay the cost of repairing this.

Thank in advance, all advice and tips are welcome.

@Bruce Woodruff, I want your extras added to this list first please.Anyone else have some good ones to add so we can help those who are in the middle of their first reno from losing more money? 

Is this deal worth it?

I’m also wondering if there are any wholesalers who focus in this area / NorCal? 

Here’s a quick guide to help you choose between Basic and Comprehensive Coverage and understand your options for Cash Value vs.

The realtors seem to talking more about per door price in this area...they appear to be ignoring the cap rates and cashflow and really anything other than per door price.