A home inspector should be able to check wiring, plumbing, foundation, roof, raydon, among numerous other things.

I appealed the appraisers estimation of market rents, citing numerous listings from Craigslist showing that fair market rent was much higher than current rents.

On the flip side, how else would one numerically evaluate properties if not for a formula much like the one devised for calculating cap rates?  

I have walked away, from many potential acquisitions just because the Management Company provided me unique, real time insight that I factored into my numerical analysis.

After reviewing the leases and contracts, we create estoppels for all tenants and suppliers/service providers and have them reviewed, adjusted and attested independently of the vendor.If diligence goes smoothly, the LoI rolls over into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.  

After putting in numerous bids on reos and talking to other investors the general rule of thumb is 80% of FMV is about as low as you'll get in this market.Most banks are just sitting on properties letting them go to auction every two months until they finally sell.

I understand that my personal credit and/or business credit will be reviewed by potential lenders as part of the underwriting process and that this will result in numerous inquiries in my personal and business credit report.

I presume that sub-metering companies are making their money by charging water at the city supplier rate and then charging tenants an additional "billing fee."

an attorney can explain title defects to you in much better and accurate detail but sometime peoples will have interest in the property from the numerous chain of past owners you likely have. sometimes those people are overlookes or the title was't recorded accurately or they never filed paperwork with the registry. dependong on the type of title your buying you could be liable for those damages and may have to pay off that interest.

Any reputable construction supplier should be able to recommend and supply multiple options.