I'm not opposed to a full demo, maybe I will go with that because at least you can control prices more on new than you can on surprises.  

I was surprised to find that my research indicated that FHA loans are, actually assumable.

Considering how many people I've offered my phone number to, and how many people are saying "I can't find a mentor", I'm really surprised how little follow-up there is.

However, you'd be surprised what you can buy if you stop talking to real estate agents and start talking to people.This past summer, my buddy closed on a 6,000 sq/ft south OC house with an ocean view. 90% seller financed.

I am surprised because I was fairly sure this was not the case and that I could indeed represent my LLC in court.

Everyone we have met on here seems so friendly and helpful, that we were a bit surprised when this happened in order for her not to pay us a wholesale fee.

Asbestos surprise. 

I needed to put a contract on it and tie it up, then wholesale the property.Last weekend 1/16/2016, I went out, with my list of possible properties I would put a contract on.To my surprise I was told by two different people at seperate times, that I needed to be pre-approved to put a contract on a property, and the down payment amounts are different for owner/occupant vs investor.I need a mentor/partner that I can work with for my next property.

I see people taking shortcuts on that all the time which would lead to a nasty surprise.

As @Marcia Maynard stated, unless the siding is compromised, then it's likely to pose very little risk and I'm surprised to hear that Allstate decline to cover the place.