Hi All, So I did some looking around on the forums within this sub-topic and it looks like there are numerous recommendations for CPA.

Comment if you like, but I was not trying to start a bragging war...Regards,Charles

Been said numerous times (by agents) and it's NOT.  

I think sometimes investors get tunnel vision and focus on one number when the reality is there are numerous things that go into a safe and stable investment in real estate.  

In addition to no heat, there were numerous other damages throughout the house, door knobs ripped out, holes in interior doors, a/c cover missing/broken, fast-food bags laying around half eaten, bottom basement step broken. 

The entire county in general is a great place to invest, look out for POS, tax rates, and war-zone neighborhoods.

There's some agents in my office who have won bidding wars with offering less money than other offers because they ruled out some other contingencies, so have someone that can advise you on options like that!

China trade war will (already has) continue to affect material pricing on many components of a remodel.

The school district continues to receive numerous accolades and top honors, which has certainly helped spur much of the growth. 

After spending countless hours answering numerous questions and being on hold with numerous insurance companies and brokers, I have had two refuse me at the last minute just as I was about to sign up.