The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.I hope this basic guide helps.

I'm looking for any advice on how to balance making a competitive offer vs. avoiding mistakes caused by not doing enough due diligence. 

This way the inspector can test everything out properly .so youd have to have it under contract with a contingency figured in for home inspection to do this before youd actually own it .

there is nothing wrong with Blue Collar demographic.With your description above it is impossible to give proper feedback.How many people live in the town?

. @ Chris Happer you are absolutely right a Flood Cert (properly named (ELEVATION CERTIFICATE) can help with the rating for the NFIP (government) policy.

Determining the many ways to take advantage and properly expense everything can make your head spin.I bought a house with the intention of flipping in September 2017. 

Some improvements to the property are:Exterior steps and walkwaysWasher dryer added in all unitsNew stainless steel appliances: dishwasher, microwavehood, fridge, stove  (all the old tenants owned their own)Flooring for the garden unit, refinished the other unitsGranite counter topsPatch drywall and fresh paint on walls and trimUnexpected items list to name a few:Foundation cracks - fixed nowBathroom vents not actually venting - fixed nowRoof leak patch - heavy rains following closing made it apparentAttic plumbing came apart in the walls - previous contractor may not have properly glued?

That helped us get through the rough part of the renovation.Community banks and credit unions may do this, though the loan balance is quite low. 

I'm trying to figure out what is the proper way to get an estimated ARV after renovation of an apartment building. 

Just make sure you know what you’re signing and have all of the proper documents together.It’s not that it’s extremely complex, it’s just what you might miss because you don’t know.