If one was already performed on this property, you don't need to go and pay for a new one, you just need a copy of the one that's already available if you can get your hands on it? 

We don't like to get dirty, so we either buy REO's or vacant Contract for Deeds and sell to rehabbers, or buy Non-Performing Notes & fix & flip the note, or get a Deed-In-Lieu or Foreclose if they won't repay.We would, depending on the investors exit time frame;1.

@Scott Nolan as many have said you won't really get a good representation of response rate until you mail consistently for several months.  

You definitely want to know the value of the property when it is performing to market. 

If they fail to buy, they aren't mad at me, they knew the terms and either failed to perform or changed their mind. 

As the title suggests, there was previous work performed on the SFR (1400 sqft) 4/2 in 2008. 

I've been diligently trying to find some consistency of good experiences with DoHardMoney.  

If you are a buy and hold type you will find many opportunities available; perform your due diligence as many houses require more construction efforts or cosmetic improvement than others.Hope this helps.  

Personally, I take dated and time stamped photos of our work, require signed contracts and change orders for work to be performed and text or email any important information relevant to the projects completion all in an effort to document just in case.

See the problem is actually collecting that $1,000 rent consistently.