What if an inspector (or you, or your general contractor) finds some horrible, hidden problem.)

Sure, if I am going to be shooting at something over 20 yards, I'd prefer to have mine 9mm or a 40 cal, but for strictly an off duty / CW, hauling around a 9mm or a 40 cal and trying to keep it hidden is not practical or necessary.

I'm reading the book How to Find Hidden Real Estate Bargains by Robert Irwin and in the first chapter he mentions the possibility of buying a property at 50% off the market value.I am moving to a very expensive big city and am looking for a place to purchase as a personal residence.

There will always be some hidden expense that you didn't figure into your initial calculations that will sneak in on you.

Is it that hard for title companies to distinguish all the hidden liens?

(minus the sales pitch) I value Bigger pockets because It is hard in this day and age to find a group of people come together and share ideas and information without a hidden agenda.

Most bankers (regional banks in cali) I'm talking to tell me they don't want to touch anything under 1.20 - this actually often means more than 20% down for investment properties here in cali, but I think you can find some gems that have a better ratio.That said, BofA traditionally has never been hungry for any kind of business, I rarely work with those guys when you have all the regional banks that really want to earn your business...JR

Buying at a discount, finding hidden value in the property and fixing the issues.

I am asking what hidden problems do you see coming up that I am not taking into account.

If it don't do what it says its gonna do.....then it ain't what it says it is either. 3.All of this data like access to the research capabilities hidden in the various MLS databases (which is where appraisals come from) is available to you now.