Roofing can also be an expensive nightmare...we often find 3-4 layers of cedar shakes then a couple of layers of roofing tile on sagging pine planks 1-2 inches apart.

I have seen the property inside and out, repairs are minor EXCEPT the leaky roof.

A client of mine (buy and hold investor) would like to begin acquiring properties in Dallas and Houston and she asked that I refer her to an agent in both areas.I am looking for an agent who is familiar with analyzing all the various aspects (Sales and Rental Comps, Cash flow, ROI, COC return, etc)  of buy and hold investment opportunities as well as someone who I can trust will honor the referral fee we agree upon.  

A client of mine (buy and hold investor) would like to begin acquiring properties in Dallas and Houston and she asked that I refer her to an agent who can assist her with those areas.I am looking for an agent who is familiar with their local RE market and analyzing all the various aspects (Sales and Rental Comps, Market Rent, Cash flow, ROI, COC return, etc) of buy and hold investment opportunities.  

Built in 1995, new roof 2 months ago.  

The guys with the money don't make a move without knowing every aspect of the financials.

It would be easier to address those as being common aspects or not. 

Didn't expect to start such heated debate.What about the lending aspect of my question though? 

Thoughts on using metal roofs, stained concrete floors, quartz counter tops etc.

The house is not at all live-able, between the mold and just the overall poor conditions of the interior and the roof needs to be replaced, so I think right now we are moving towards not buying it, rather than buy it and sit on it.