Are you just burnt out from the work or didn't you analyse the property in enough detail to get an accurate scope of work.

hopefully you can find a contractor with experience who can give you an accurate quote of assessing water damage and what will need to be repaired.cost for termites may be another concern depending on how old the house is, how badly the roof is damaged - termites see open spaces for their meal to get started for their homes and food could spell trouble.

when he could of taken the same time to check the city's website for an accurate assessment of the property.

The possibility of sabotaging these relationships is a risk I am not willing to gamble.

Either appreciation and cashflow has its variables and as soon as one neglects the fact, its a gamble.

If I were to gamble I'd play black-jack, at least I can count cards!

Is that 40k number accurate?

Zillow, trulia and those other sites are ok, but not accurate and I wouldn't (and don't) rely on them 100%.

ja,i'm not quite sure how accurate svnightwatch's response is.

I have lost quite a few bids because someone with more experience has come in and given a better, more accurate bid.