Did you get the project completed for less than the amount you received from the insurer or do you want to claim more money from the insurer to cover the cost of the repairs?

Do we actually need an agent to cover the contract and hold the fees until closing, or would it just cause more problems?

I won't bother with Craiglist because the last time I did that, I was ashamed at the number of people who could not spell-check their three line "cover letter".Wondering if there are other good websites or idea to find this type of talent. 

Your LOI is non-binding and generally covers only the high level terms - price, earnest money, timing, contingencies, etc.

Then on top of that we usually discover a heat vent covered in asbestos & full of old oil fce residue/dust, then we discover a run of random cast iron vent plumbing.

That won't cover the "hassle factor" which you should also consider, but from a numbers point of view, it is very enlightening.

A 3 or 4 unit must also meet the self sufficiency rule (75% of total projected rent must cover PITI plus mortgage insurance).

A particular MLS might cover multiple states, or might only cover a portion of one.

He needs $150,000 to pay off back taxes and a lien that is covering all the properties.

There is a married couple, with 2 kids that claim they have (570 credit score), that their credit issues are over 5 years old, both are holding jobs for over 3 years, with enough income to cover rent, and they are willing to provide a co-signer.Should I just continue to wait for the application that qualifies completely or should I look into this one more?