In my limited experience, they add no real value to the process, and like you said, don't really know costs, and while ARV is fairly easy to determine, they are always aggressive on those, too.So, how do you not get taken to the cleaner?  

Is it a bad time to invest in real estate?

Question for the masses: is it worth it or beneficial to obtain a real estate license while investing?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Make sure you consult an accountant that understands current real estate tax law to evaluate the consequences of both scenarios.Everything else Jaron said is 100% accurate and this decision depends on what kind of investor you want to be. 

I would trust real estate way more than the stock market. 

I’m currently on a mission to purchase my first investment property within the next six months, and I’m eager to learn from all of you along the way.I’ve always been fascinated by real estate and its potential for building wealth and achieving financial freedom.

A real estate attorney is the only one who can directly answer questions regarding your interpretation of/questions about the clause.

For example, what if the grandparents estate has unpaid debt?!?

We found it on Zillow, notified our real estate agent we were interested.