What should I be looking at when evaluating which loan to use?

Just got a quote from a roofer/exterior repair company to evaluate the damage from the multiple wind/hail storms we've had this year.

How to evaluate deals?

I just have to network more and learn how to evaluate deals better !  

I was going to attend an open house the other day to practice evaluating property value, but read somewhere that it can be rude to come and not have intention to buy/waste the realtors time.

Any thoughts on evaluating different metropolitan areas existing and proposed infrastructure projects like the Hyperloop?

Without any decent comps, how would an appraiser evaluate the Triplex?

It allows me to verify they know what they're talking about and, depending on the question, will give me some insight into their thought process and how they go about conducting business.When you get to the point of evaluating a specific property, video and google street view become your best friend. 

I am trying to put my numbers together to evaluate a potential investment and need a little help. 

But with that being said, here are some serious things you've omitted in your evaluation process that could drastically affect your budget:(1) As others have mentioned: ZONING.