@Andrew Erdrich I do a fair amount of mixed use in Kansas City.

I'm in CA - what do you think a remodel would cost if you were going to go through a fairly extensive remodel -- kitchen/bath/blow out a wall?

@Corey WoodmanI read your nicely written post all the way to the end.I am also fairly new to real estate and have done few deals since last year. 

I am fairly certain that it is buyer beware (Although I don't know California).

That's not to say you don't have to work hard with a fairly steep learning curve, but the risk of lawsuit goes down significantly (especially if you also communicate well and follow through on your promises).As far as taxes go, I would recommend you check with a CPA; however, I've found that the additional write-offs, etc have helped me on an annual basis overall. 

I'm in the process of getting clarity from them on two points, which I'd love to have input from the BP crew as to if they are looking at things appropriately/fairly:1) Rental Income: I believe I'm getting 75% credit for rental income from 3 properties seasoned 4+ years. 

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that it is enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff. 6.

Roof is a fairly straightforward job - pitched 3rd story and small porch. 

I get a fair amount of colleague requests from people, who don't send a message with it?

But i can also promise you with a fair amount of certainty that if someone has been uprooted from their life and forced to rely on social services - they are going to be fairly desperate.