He's probably afraid you won't pay him for the report and you are afraid to pay him and not get a report.    

I'm afraid that two payments might be tough.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, and good luck!

So you'd need to maybe combine private money and finding a great deal that might need some fixes and not be afraid of getting your hands dirty and willing to learn how to fix some things.

I had to take up work with another company and you are right, the state of the market is just as you say, build it fast, build it cheap.I long to be able to give a bid on a well built house that last a family generations, but I am afraid cheap and fast would win out.

I am not afraid to put in sweat equity. 

For cash/checks, or labor costs paid, I am afraid not.

Also, don't be afraid to partner up on deals with a seasoned investor. 

Don't be afraid to ask questions and use that search button when you come across things that are new and don't make sense. 

Don't be afraid to ask questions and use the search button as you come across things that don't make sense or that you don't understand fully.