I was informed that this is not possibe, and once date is set that the homeowner now has virtually no power.2) I only wrote down the leads where the upset amount was significantly lower than the estimated market value for the properties.

In Georgia I am supposed to review any damages within 3 days of a tenant leaving, prepare an estimate and review it with the former tenant. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookBy the way - here are my favorite articles on Wholesaling: 9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

A lot of brokers are over estimating to cover themselves.  

That is why estimating guides and books must be local because it varies so much from market to market.

If you plan on wholesaling and flipping, you'll need to know how to estimate rehab costs.

I was going to use a 30yr conventional loan with 25% down to buy this property and use as a rental, estimated rents in the area for similar homes are around $950/month, the ARV for this house if you did a full remodel are in the $130-135K range.  

What I discovered is something I have never seen anyone speak about on Bigger Pockets (I am sure someone has discussed this I just have not seen this idea discussed at all...or anywhere in my short research period on cash flow and real estate properties.We hear everyone speak about Cash Flow, NOI, Cap Rate or Cash on Cash returns.. however I think there is another important benchmark for investors to consider when deciding their down payment percentage and financing levels because of their effects on cash flow...Capital Cost per $1 of Cash FlowOne of the most illuminating aspects of real estate investing is financing isn’t bad...Having spent all of my life not accumulating debt this has been a difficult psychological barrier to break through.