Don't depend solely on their repair estimates, actually have your guy or yourself walk the property to get a solid number.

If you qualify for down payment assistance, there's a chance you can essentially purchase a property with no money out of pocket and not have to pay any costs out of pocket as your tenants will cover your expenses (if everything goes to plan of course).

If you get a chance Scott, would love some clarification on how it helps to set oneself back a years worth of savings to restart and get on track to 100k.

That way he knows you're calling his bluff but giving him one chance to move out, get some guaranteed money, and protect his reputation. 

When I say knowledgeable I should clarify, I would like someone who has the ability to provide opinions and rent($) estimates.

Currently I am in the due diligence stage and looking to get estimates of what it costs to build per square foot.

The Las Vegas market was ranked #1, and estimated appreciation of 6.5%.

That gives you full leeway to choose whoever, in your estimation, works best for the situation.Collecting full Year Rent: Recently did one for a FULL YEAR in Texas.

Hello everyone,I would like to know if there are any tricks to the trade on how you estimate your repair costs on a house before you submit an offer?

Replacement Cost values themselves are derived using appraisal software by your Agent and the Insurance Company, or an appraiser, but they are not market value estimates, they are reconstruction cost estimates.