She did give me some details regarding the roof, but was pretty vague regarding the interior.

So, you have a few options:Take on substantially more challenging projects, both in size/scopeTake on projects that involve a different asset classDeal with challenges related to different geography (I'd think you'd want to move 'up' market)These are the things that you can do one or more of - you may want to think about your options and be realistic too about your capabilities.There's a lot of people doing a lot of different things on these forums, but the above gets you moving 'up' the value chain with regards to developing capabilities, and working towards furthering your 'build' skill-set.All this said, I have a friend that operates in a smaller market in Iowa that's probably a bit closer to what you are doing. 

I didn't encounter any peeling paint in those projects so I can't answer beyond what my experience has been.

I am working toward my first flip now and luckily I only have a '84 VW project rabbit that is worth more parted out than whole, so I don't have quite the dilemma as you. 

The sales offices of various projects such as Vanke, Longhu and Hesheng have been destroyed, and some project owners have also physical conflict with security guards.In September, there were several reports of "real estate rage" across the country.

I've been trying to get a second opinion on this, but I'm about 1 for 15 on Engineers saying they have time for a new project, so I'm pretty much taking him at his word here.I'm less concerned about having an approved permit and more concerned about protecting the structure properly during an earthquake.

common areasThose portions of a building, land, and amenities owned (or managed) by a planned unit development (PUD) or condominium project's homeowners' association (or a cooperative project's cooperative corporation) that are used by all of the unit owners, who share in the common expenses of their operation and maintenance.

I do not want to nickle and dime tenants to up my cash on cash return by 1.112133551678%.That being said, I am starting a renovation project converting a SF to a duplex. 

We are expanding some of our construction projects in the Mercer County area and are looking for more General Contractors that can handle turning around dilapidated single and multifamily property.

I can't tell you how many times we've gone after a deal, seen someone pay FAR more than we were willing to, and then receive an offering for it with much more aggressive projections that I'd ever be comfortable with.