However, HACC has been extremely slow to process her moving papers.

I don't want to minimize the importance of the photos or videos, as they are extremely important alongside a well written property listing, but the technology you should have available (phone, camera, etc.) should be more than sufficient.

In my case, the memory i have when a child was going on holidays with my parents and staying at a hotel where the window of the room was literally at the bells height, so very loud ;) kind of extreme case I guess ...

For reasons like this, although this is extreme.

On another extreme, what if he were meeting with local experts in Des Moines to learn more about he market?

Are they going about it in an extreme way?

Unless you’re rummaging through every square inch of a tenants house/apartment, finding a gun can be extremely difficult.

I know that due to its extremely high barrier of entry and overall VHCOL (Very High Cost of Living), it's a different beast altogether.

Home Depot's selection is extremely limited and costs the same or more for worse material, whereas if you find a roofing supply house in your area your options open up wide and you'll get a reasonable price (and as all cash mentioned, they'll give you rooftop delivery for a reasonable price which is absolutely worth it).Architectural shingles are nice because they're good at hiding minor imperfections.

Absolutely Agree with @Brandon Turner, The BiggerPockets Podcast are extremely important and fun.