It is typically best for big value add projects, not small 3k/unit rehabs since the survey itself cost you a few thousand bucks. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-au...

.  ;-)  On the good side, I've been considering the BRRRR strategy instead of my typical buy and hold plans. 

Prior to that, you may be able to get a loan based upon the appraised value, but it will typically be at a lower LTV which will basically put you in the same position as if it were based upon purchase price.

In CA hot weather the pool was once a nice feature when water supply was a limit. 

Well the last time they were selling it, no one would buy that house even though it was priced $100k below what it would typically sell for.  

Typically, credit cards have interest rates in the high teens or higher.  

How much is the typical home insurance with standard liabilities cost for multi-family units around Boston areas? 

I typically am aim at the multi units.

Typically owner financing is a tool sellers use to move a property along.  

Hopefully that never happens to you and it doesn't happen to a lot of good investors, but you need to know that there are no counter-options for you to take if you're not registered in that state, typically through an LLC.