The standard phrase at the bottom of an MLS sheet :"Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed"Most agents will auto populated the taxing authorities square footage so more than likely their information is was incorrect.

I look for contractors who are Reliable, Responsive (they get back to you when you contact them), and Reasonably priced, and do quality work.  

My preference would certainly to be able to find 1 person, who is reliable, sharp, and knowledgeable but afraid that they may not have the appropriate background and knowledge/connections when crossing neighborhoods (about 1-2 hours apart)

An action could theoretically, at least in VA, be brought on either a breach of contract grounds depending on lease terms OR negligence grounds, depending on the actions of the tenant.Either way, only a licensed attorney in your state could tell you with any reliability. 

Every post I read on here seems to indicate that all of these services are not 100% reliable. 

We are therefore looking for an experienced, reliable, and trustworthy general contractor/inspector who would be able to help us estimate repair costs and put together a scope of work.  

That limits our growth unless we can find a reliable partner or seller financing.We'd like to expand our scope to properties that may require some rehab. 

A tax assessment is not usually a very reliable indicator of value. 

I don't see the risk being worth wile as water heater are not as reliable here with the stress we put on them during the winter.

In most locations, 1 bedroom units experience high turn over and it is hard to find reliable tenants.