Points charged by the lender (wouldn't you only get this once the bank has the property info), Cap rate, closing cost ( I normally estimate about $5-8K but if you are doing a rehab loan wouldn't it be different?). 

Is this normal practice?  

But sometimes, you all make me realize that these are normal thoughts.  

It's good to see that this sort of fear of not knowing what we're doing is normal.

Holds up to tons of foot traffic (daycare), food cart drags, etc. get it done by someone who can show you their previous work.

Michael, The horrible situation described in the think progress article should be covered under the legal concept of 'lack of foreseesbilty'.I believe the surviving party who's name is on the lease inform the landlord he cannot be held legally responsible for a random act an committed by a government agency who actions resulted in the death of a friend who's presence at the residence at the time could not have been reasonably predicted to have produced an outcome that would have normally resulted in damage to the property owners property. 

Thank you Bill for the insight. what I'm actually looking for is an estimate of what it will cost me per square foot  to take on an addition/pop top project in Denver right now. 

After a while I became very dissatisfied with the knowledge that I'd lead a relatively unexciting life, only living off half my pay, only to be rich once I already have one foot into the grave.This was about the time that I read the Rich Dad, Poor Dad book and it really changed the way I looked at investing.

He is somewhat elderly so not sure if this is normal negotiation in some circles?

I just have to figure out the proper way to work it out..Last year I shot myself in the foot by declaring 'unreimbursed business expenses' that were actual expenses.