I've been pleasantly surprised by the passion and diligence of so many using this tremendous resource.I've bought the book on estimating, and have started it, but obviously vis a vie this question haven't completed it yet.

We have built both companies on intergity and that's one principal we stand firm on, we have licensed contractors to give accurate estimate cost for repair and an offer an home inspection to give the buyers the truth about the home that they are interested in.

I wouldn't let that get in the way of a good deal, just get an estimate and point tucking (filling with concrete) might do.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookCouple good reads  9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I’ve gone out and visited two properties and done rehab estimates using what I learned in J.

A large loss adjustor is going to come meet us on Monday with one of their preferred contractors to assess the damages and give us an estimate.It seems like the next step, which is probably the most important part of this process is to find a good contractor that can give both us a fair estimate to make sure the insurance company isn’t going to try and lowball us and perform quality work to restore the house.

To make mass offers means you need to quickly scan through your leads and make a decision on whether or not the asking price for a subject property is below an estimated ARV.

In hindsight, I wish I started as a wholesaler to learn ARV and construction estimating before risking my own equity. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

Dallas investors-I'm interested in seeing what an experienced investor would estimate for repairs on a 5b/2bath house in East Dallas (MLS # below).