We address routine maintenance issues, but the property was in pretty poor shape and we failed our first ever REAC inspection this summer.  

Further look into it I found out that Lis Pendens was issues last month.  

The agent had a friend that made the same if not higher offer but theirs was 30 day close and they were asking questions like is the title clean, any issues with title, etc.

You will have tenant issues, late payments, excuses, they will have young children, and probably above average ware and tear on the property.

We also target homes built 1990 or newer, as we are just more familiar with this construction, the issues, and hopefully lack of issues.I know there are a thousand way to invest in real estate, but these are my goals.

Please keep in mind that it is not legal to simply stamp your design without the architect or engineer doing the research into the design and code requirements (not to say some shady people dont do this, but its still illegal)My guess is the costs would be something in the $1500-2500 range.Also keep in mind that not all home design software will be useful to the architects and engineers, same goes for the plan review department.

Solid work and takes care of any issues quickly, although he doesn't have time for full rehabs.

The biggest downside is having to disclose you hold a license, but I have not found this to be an issue with sellers. 

www.dgcementco.com i just talked to them and they said "someone from the estimating department will contact you"... loli prefer individuals to do my concrete and not a company that has a "department", but we'll see. thanks for the lead.

So these are my initial thoughts on the issue - I'd love to hear any feedback from the experts out there... any other military members who encounter these types of frequent move and invest types of life situations... so thanks in advance for your input!!!