If $23k is just a “hope and a prayer” then he’s going to have a very hard time producing any CREDIBLE itemized bill.  

I would say a common error that people make is underestimating the cost to fix or repair something.

An attorney is going to want you to get an LCC, and whatever else (s)he can bill you for.  

At this point, I'm just looking for a small assignment fee so I can close my first deal and move on to the next one.I did make the newbie error of getting the deal under contract before finding a cash buyer list, so perhaps that was my big mistake. 

This could lead to a huge tax bill and penalties at the end of the year. 

Quote from @Bill Hampton: @Nicholas DillonI wouldn't pay off any of the houses.

You will still have an electric bill even if tenants pay their own unit.

I don't believe the tear-down costs would be added to the owner's property tax bill when there is a condemnation.

Doesn't seem like the FED has much control this time around considering the 10Y T bill (and 5Y) continues to march higher even with the FED fund rate dropping.

It's really useful for doing portfolio analysis, but you have to be diligent on identifying errors from Stessa.