They usually want it to be "habitable", but don't usually care about the details.

But if you think they might manage SFRs, feel free to pass me the details and I will check with them.

Then I advise the short sale negotiator or buyer that anything they see with my initials is mine.On my spreadsheet, I indicate all the pertinent info (address, property, etc.) and the date that it was sent to the buyer or short sale people.IMHO it's the bird-dog's responsibility to track the deals that they send out.

No need to go through all the details to see they had the wrong number.Had it gone the other direction and they had sent you a check for $10,000, I have no doubt you would have accepted it."

But again, ethics is subjective, and it's just my opinion that leaving out pertinent information on an investment analysis in order to attract business is highly unethical.

Thank you for the detailed responses!

Here are the details of a deal I just completed.

If the contractor bids (say) $44,000... then you will have learned about the detailed bid and can walk away from the contract, since it is void based on the $26K stipulation.

Get more details, get an estimate of repairs, and then shop the deal around to see if you can't turn your $100 into a few grand.

I could go into more detail with numbers, cashflow projections, etc... if you wish.