And that's perhaps where you might want to hire someone.

I tried calling the IRS and they don't seem to have any live reps anymore!

In that case, the sales rep went ahead and approved the repair (we had the contractor replace the stolen copper with pex and PVC for a large drain pipe).

I will help anyone wanting information before they hire a provider in the KC market just PM me. 

Often times you can hire the labor cheaper this way too if the guys are willing to moonlight :)For big jobs, you might also consider basement companies as they've got tons of concrete experience as well.

It seems like it would be better to hire a specialist for this that does workouts all day long and knows the best ways to negotiate things.  

It's more important for this project to succeed than I can tell you.I know any investor is going to want to see detailed business plans and drawings for the project's design, but I certainly can't afford to hire an architect to draw up a layout.In short, I am in the same position as a man who needs badly to relieve himself and has no pot to catch the stream.

I think that would go a long way with any inspection firm looking to hire.

I'm willing to pay a fair price for the service.It would be nice if this also included a firm bid for any major repairs, with no guarantee that I'll hire.

Not every investor has the ability to buy a home in a distressed condition, hire and manage qualified contractors and then manage and deal with tenants themselves.