Officers all too often think the know the law simply because they wear a badge, when they actually know a lot less than most folks. 

Another key change is making sure your contractor actually sticks to completion deadlines...why, because of how extremely tedious permit inspectors are getting in some cities, which can slow progress in and of itself.

Actual results vary a bit with each project.Hopefully that gives you an idea of what a builder would look for in numbers for the market to make sense.

I have used him for over 5 yrs and was actually recommended by a nearby HOA President. 

So, you didn't actually close with them?

The reality is about a year ago landlords could sell their properties at a high price without actual NOI.

It's easy to cheerlead and harder to actually DO the work.

Anyone have recommendations on ones that are actually worth it and have helped you or others you know. 

Compare my bottom line to those who claim it's fine to invest where you get a $100 a month cash flow and sometimes actually even get rent. ;-) IMHO Thank you so much for your insight.

Comps can show one thing but actually closing can be another.