Typically if they really really want your project they will figure out a way to solve this issue (think Amazon).

I'm definitely still trying to figure out a solid strategy given the market, but it's tough. 

@Patrick Desjardins  its why we pretty much control all process of our note business.. we don't waste a bunch of time on scouting or trying to figure out values and condition of property..

If the pipe is not visible/accessible you're talking about a lot of work/cost to get to it and even figure out what you would do........

Once I figure out the extent of the damages what is my next step?

I've been going through all of the episodes to figure out the best way to approach investing. 

Figure out what you want - would you like to be released from the lease and move to a place with a knowledgeable and ethical landlord, or do you want to stay there and be firm with enforcing tenant-landlord law with him?

It's a lot of work going through everything the first time and trying to figure out what's what, but after your first deal it is much easier.

I'm trying to figure out the monthly rent I can expect from a multi-family unit in a the North Highland Park neighborhood in Richmond VA, but i'm having trouble coming up with accurate figures.

You've managed to figure out not tell to others how to run their business, which was my point all along.