You should never base anything on this estimate. 

- Get a rough estimate without spending money, if that’s possible, and reduce offer price or havevthe work done by current owners?

The pest report from 3 years ago should have the estimated costs to remedy the situation which sometimes are things you are going to rehab anyway.

I have posted details on properties purchased in Mountain View, and in Oakland. 

Now,  I am looking for more contractors to come to give me an estimate for the second home we purchased.

Finally made the jump and just bought our first vacation rental.My longtime girlfriend and I emptied out the account and put 60k down on an amazing 300k vacation rental near Bass Lake and Yosemite National Park.By conservative estimates, it should cash flow over $1,000 a month after ALL expenses.As I am still learning on the fly here, I am most interested in the next steps in acquiring the next property (and the next, and the next).The house should appreciate some throughout the year, and it is nearly turnkey as it was wonderfully taken care of by a family for 40 years, so we won't be adding too much value with remodeling.My main question to the BP community is "What's the best options to finance our next purchase of a rental property?".

Also take detailed notes on any repairs that were made to resolve trip hazards etc. 

I know I'm leaving much details out but leaving an open ended topic.Thanks

By the way local DE bigpocket group, Any estimates or idea of avg. cost renting over there ?

Maybe other folks can do spreadsheets and other detailed work on their phone or tablet - but I prefer the bigger screen - everyone will as you get older.