It breaks down nearly every potential rehab item you might need, and a range on potential costs that he based on extensive research. 

My initial investment was small, so it didn't make sense to pay the extra, given that I did extensive research & was purchasing both the original note which is 19 years old (for full purchase price of the house) and a 2nd  which was 15 years old.

You can use the search feature (the magnifying glass icon on the top right side of the page) to conduct a search and pull up many old reviews on them, or simply click on these links for some similar thread titles to this one:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/523... http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/7598...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/759...My personal experience dealing with them was limited, and everyone I dealt with was friendly and seemed very nice, however I gave them specific buying criteria and they sent me stuff that was nowhere close to meeting what I was looking for, so it ended up being a total waste of my time. 

It's unreal, but I can't get an Appraiser who "gets it".I need to refi my HML, which is already on an extension, and get my cash back out. 

You could always file an extension and then find a capable CPA who can file your taxes in May or at least advise you to ensure accuracy.

Every unit in the building is occupied except for the ones needing extensive renovation. 

You can also use extension springs and get away with a little less clearance, as well as what they call low headroom kits. 

I hope you filed an extension as the IRS charges a per month per partner penalty for 1065 late filing.(2) I hope TurboTax is smart enough to tell you that you have a GA filing obligation and must file Form 700 as the partnership has GA source income. 

As of the date of their "inspection", no tenants resided in the building since the rehab team was in the process of conducting repairs.  

That may not be your fault, but it isn't theirs either and the bottom line is you can no longer provide them with that rental unit.As for damages, considering the fire was extensive enough for the unit to be a total loss, are there needed repairs that still exist?