We did find some major settling, but without an exploration of the foundation and underneath the deck, we wouldn't have discovered that it is an easy fix that he would have gotten hammered on, when he got to a retail sale.Also, I see that you are in Seattle!  

I'm finding management companies don't want to help by inspecting the property prior to purchase to give repair costs (Can't even get them to take care of the one that was sold to me).Realtors selling rentals keep offering properties that are @20-30% over retail just because they are tenanted.How do  you build a good team. 

Buying lists from listsource doesn't make as much sense to me since a lot of the absentee or high equity owner occupants could have houses that are updated and in retail ready shape. 

I have some rentals and have rehabbed some rentals but no retail rehabs under my belt yet.What I would like to do if it is feasible is get to where I can sell 12 rehabs a year, one a month average while working full time and then move to 24 a year as a full time business.

This will identify the retail price ranges, in which you can list the rehabbed property and the price ranges, of distressed homes, you should target.You can use the Realtor to help you find deals and also use Wholesalers.

Most industrial property is much harder to appraise than residential, retail, or office.  

If you bought a condo on the north end of downtown where there has been a massive influx of new builds then yes, you may see a noticeable dip in your value or appreciation numbers.

Someone with w2 income from a local retail shop won't qualify for a conventional mortgage?

Thoughts on finding prosperous deals (properties below retail value)? 

Then after finishing the list on excel send 3-5 other offers using regular retail price homes in your area that have been on market between 120-180 days - (yes even if they don’t need work) and minus $110,000 from the listing.