I'm hoping to get more ideias here on finding and assessing realtors who can really help rehabbes with their support.But your advice alerts mento the fact that I need to network more, I really appreciate your help.Many thanks. 

I had a feeling that would be the most popular suggestion and don't disagree at all with the assessment.

One approach is to look at the comprehensive plan. 

Some other expenses are assessments that come up leaks from upstairs tenants that you might have to lay the money out and sue to get back ,broken windows It is just like a home but common areas might be exempt 

Appreciation is always nice but not something I put into my assessment to purchase.

At that point, after making a rigorous and ground assessment of the two models, if the returns for development exceed purchase of existing, you pick that one.

You may want to contact one to do an assessment first to see if there are any areas of lead paint and then address them in rehab when it will be cheaper.2.

Foundation problems were noted in the disclosure, but either way I was going to have to get an inspector in to assess how bad it was. 

Hello BP,Last night I came across a good deal where I feel this can be a great opportunity to acquire my first rental but wanted more insight heres the breakdown:The property is located in the city where there is some crime but the address is on a decent streetIt is turnkey with current tenants paying 1125/monthTax assessed at 30k, the seller is asking for 24kIt is a 5br 2bth home I am assuming it needs no work since its currently rented, should I attack this deal or walk away?

Thank you for your comprehensive answer..Wow, that is brilliant.