Lots of ARVs, rehab costs, etc are improperly disclosed.A true off market deal is one only YOU know about.

And is there a way to get an estimate on the costs to perform one.

POH homes can provide a huge lift in NOI depending on rental demographics and home maintenance costs. 

Does anyone have any experience using oil and gas tax deductions (Intangible Drilling Costs: 100% tax deductible during the first year and tangible Drilling Costs: 100% tax deductible) to reduce tax liability against Roth conversions ?   

If you're house hacking, you can put 5% down + closing costs to get into a property.

The sky is not falling, but I agree if your carrying costs are high and owners did not budget earnings from last year to cover costs of the first slower months (Jan-May) then they are hurting. 

This is because the entry cost is generally much less than property in NYC.

They might allow for a no seasoning rate and term refinance, but that would have you bringing your closing costs and and lender fees to the table.

You can in fact use the rents to qualify to help get a higher purchase price approved.You are smart to be cautious because it will cost you money to start the mortgage process, pay for an appraisal, inspection etc.

They denied smoking in the house and do not want to pay the cost of the remediation.