You need to figure conservatively, not optimistically.I think I'm with your initial assessment - not sure you can help here.Let us know what you find out.Jon

You may get assessed for a new renovation or upgrade which you don't want but must pay for.

When I first started looking in Round Rock every block had half a dozen for sale signs and I think in 2003-2004 they had record foreclosures.

Proper due diligence includes an Asbestos Survey, Lead (paint and ceramic tile) Survey, Property Condition Assessment (ASTM E2018 - I helped write it), and for many properties, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.

If you say you have had 50+ showings a half dozen low offers and had a contract that fell though after a couple weeks then you will sound like in a better place then if you have only had a handful of showings and no offers in a year.

I've been doing this for 10 years, and have literally dozens of account records "out there" with tenants, vendors, etc.If someone were to compromise an account, that's what bank liability agreements are for, yes?

I would like to send out a third party field service visit to get me an assessment of the property condition, and if possible secure the home if needed, especially in light of the recent tornados in the area. 

Thought I would get an extra half dozen credit cards on hand with 0% for 18 months Thinking I could cover any major calamity with them and maybe get a cheap property or two using them and still stay under 25% usage before getting a loan.Currently My credit utilization is 11%,Just hit with 7 inquiries from getting credit cards  We moved several months ago if that matters No late pays  Today my  lowest score was 686 all three dropped.I would guess its all the new credit hurting meAny idea on time limit for scores to go back up?

Houses in nice areas can go for up to 70% of assessed value.

I have a dozen properties right now, and have sold more than that.