-Books or guides on what the cost of a certain repair would take (countertops, flooring, siding, etc) and how do you estimate the years left when you see a house that either needs flipping or even just a coat of paint and new carpet.

@Jason Rosenbaum Commercial real estate can be a whole different animal, especially when you're talking mixed use, office, retail or industrial.

It's becoming apparent that RE is an entirely different animal in almost every way.

.,, that is an emotional support animal and therefore a “ member of the family”.Once they see that eviction notice with the court date they will realize it’s not worth them getting booted over $40.00.

But another, bigger reason is that humans are social animals.

Party animals do NOT make the best tenants or roommates. 

As@Roman M.mentioned, Mtg foreclosure auctions and Tax Deed suctions are two completely different animals. 

If it is not in a bad shape, you may get away with some buffing and a fresh coat of polyurethane.

Work with people who are licensed, have been around the block, tell you the facts even if it's not sugar coated. 

Accepting animals is a big risk you might end up having to care for them … just saying… if they ruin room walls and doors