I guess I just don't understand how it's different than a regular residential appraisal.Thanks for your help!

They basically install a water monitoring device for each unit and track the water usage.  

@blakeI also have various properties owned by several partners.I'm also the manager, but mainly because I am the major owner of the portfolio of properties.I also take the management money that would have otherwise be used to hire a regular management company.This year, I'm starting a new business in IT.

Their townhome is paid for and with any luck their remaining days will be spent there.My wife really would like to buy the property as an investment vehicle and the ranch townhomes regularly go for around $300/$325k at least.  

I cannot get enough private money for a down payment through a regular bank, and my debt ratio is too high for an FHA loan.

Remember, a SEC 8 inspection is in no way equivalent to a regular home inspection.  

@Justin Green Don't let asbestos scare you - if you have to remediate it, it will certainly cost more than regular demo, but it isn't something that you can't price into a deal and still make it work.

who is aware of the mind set of the investor and wont waste time... the investor mindset is very different from the regular buyer

Hi everyone,Can anyone recommend a proven and reputable real estate agent in Denver who works regularly with investors and understands investor needs?

It's like the credit monitoring commercial, telling you what's wrong (for a fee) is not the same as telling you what it will cost to fix (for free) when you send in your contractor.