It is the engineer's obligation to him or herself as well as the client to anticipate approximately 3 planchecks depending on the complexity of the project.

I only have one other client that may compete with your level of detail.

My client’s original offer of $765,000 was accepted.

@Travelle Mason When I inspect houses I explain to my clients that each inspection item will fit into 1 of 3 categories:Issues that a big problem NOW and need to be corrected nowIssues that aren't causing a problem yet, but could cause big problems later if not addressedSmall items that really aren't that big of a deal (like @Brian Pulaski said)Home inspectors must assume that their clients want to know about every single defect. 

i.e. cafe, lounge area, art gallery space, co-working creative space.I would first like to:1) Build up a larger client base for my brand online and see the the need for a brick and mortar location2) Evaluate the trend of brick and mortar retail / coworking space going forward3) Store up enough cash reserve to accommodate the increase operating expense tied with a commercial retail lease4) Gain commercial residential experience which in my opinion has less risk of vacancy. 

I know it's tough and I have clients all the time who say "He doesn't deserve to do business with me" but in the grand scheme when it closes the money matters.Good luck in whatever you decide!

I would agree for the vast majority of clients, paying points does not make sense. 

I have clients who have flipped multiple properties there as well. 

Today the management company has thousands of units and the clients that went through this are washed out of the game for the most part. 

The hundreds of hours you spend finding off-market properties may or may not be in your interest level.Personally, if your time horizon is long term (20+ years), then that time in the market will make up for finding the "best deal" now.I'll send you a few recent deals that we did for clients looking to buy and hold.