If anyone has read any books that they like on the topic of going through a house, and the methods to look for what needs to be repaired, and especially how to inspect things like foundation and other deal killers, I sure would appreciate a recommendation.

Ah, there is a method to my madness.

(And a brilliant one at that!)

I tend to agree with Eric here you should apply the K.I.S.S. method on this one.

Thank you for your post Jason, I appreciate it.I like your method.

While we don't have the volume you do (we only research about 100 foreclosures a month), the method we use in Alabama is almost identical.We do the title research on approximately 100 foreclosures per month.

Yeah I've gotten some very good info on the different methods and rates for different states and counties.

Simple as that, the best deals are those not listed so this should be just another method by which you aquire property, not your only method.

Commercial properties also may be appraised using this method or by using the income or cost approach.

What type of joining methods do you guys use, Cold Expansion Fittings, Copper Crimp Ring, Stainless Steel Clamp or Push type fittings?