Also, if anyone has any scenarios where they've had to tackle this problem, as well as what the scope of work and costs were, that would be helpful.

How do you cope with this problem? A

But I also see the third party gatekeeper as being a potential problem as it must be qualified.As to sophisticated investors, and for you free market types, we had that in 1932 and the public, small investors were getting screwed over, thus the SEC setting the difference between those who are qualified (who should know and can afford to lose) and those who are not.

And even if it's not loud from where the house is, you have to worry about the problem as it would be perceived by a prospective tenant, versus how much of a problem it actually is.

The problem, as stated, is that it's not a good enough return on the cash layout.

I like to think I would have spotted the problem as I was putting on the labels, but it's possible I missed it.

I'd suggest he not buy in say, Blue Eye, Mo. or in places where it is difficult to reach out and touch em, I don't see major metropolitian areas being a problem as it's easy to get the door knockers and foot soldiers.

I do not think it has any type of major foundation problem, as well as the inspector - but since it is on his report, I want to know what the best way to get things done (at a reasonable expense / least liability).

As a property manager I see my problem as not the going rate (8 to 10%) but how to systemise our processess and build in better effeciencies.

The problem as I see it is that the lawmakers have had input from many who don't really understand RE at the micro level and the only way for them to hear you is to speak out collectively, to educate them, but recognize too the big picture as opposed to one's special interests.