This obviously is minor but it shows the appraisers didn't pay attention to using accurate, valid and current information.6.

But am finding it quite difficult to get an accurate answer to this question in any state. 

Account Closedjust tell your friend that flipping is a gamble, and never gamble more than you can afford to lose. sounds like amateur in the deep end of the pool. needs to learn in the kiddie pool first.Terry Lao

Just like the rule, this statutory change clarifies that a person selling or offering to sell an option or assigning an interest in a contract to purchase real property must accurately disclose to potential buyers the nature of the interest offered.

Are the numbers Google gave me on the approximate rehab costs for each project close to being accurate or is it more or less expensive?

Add or take away as you feel would be more accurate for your area, abilities, and available time. 

as mentioned above this is for your federal tax return and there are some nuances to what is said though generally accurate. it's boring but the IRS website does spell it out https://www.irs.gov/publications/p523/ar02.html#en...How your sale qualifies.

I want to contact the homeowners of these properties and would like to know the very best and accurate way to find these owners so that I can contact them.

I think @Jay Hinrichs touches on the important point... if you can reasonably expect appreciation, then it might be a good bet/gamble. 

Subtracted from the profit to show a more accurate profit?