However, I suspect that, regardless of how many bids I get, repointing is going to be expensive.

They also had a friend there almost constantly, including his parked car, enough that I suspected he was living there at least part time and maybe full time, but I didn't say anything.  

Since you are in TX, I suspect it is an easy process. 4) You can make hand written changes to any contract.

Hired me to manage her rental while she moved out and rented some non-suspecting landlords home, knowing full well that she would be moving out in less than 6 months.

I suspected the stairs might have had lead paint on them so when I tested the wall closest to the stairs and I got red.So what do I do now?

If I were you I would focus on properties that had complicated probate issues, I suspect you could identify some market inefficiencies because you know probate law.My wife and I just finished up our first flip a few months ago, we did that after gaining some experience doing light rehab in a couple of our rentals.

I suspect the latter. 

I suspect these idiots were so dumb they didn't know the lines were aluminum.

I will counter with the $1 and lower my price to meet a couple of possible problems that I suspect will cost more in repairs and see what happens.

I suspect your lease has a clause about criminal activity being grounds for termination.