I need an inspection lined up for a SFH mid January, looking for recommendations on top of me scouring the internet and my agent. Thanks!

Each incident is unique and depending upon the circumstances of the loss, a variety of outcomes may be possible.

I totally agree with you Bob, I just have a unique case I was working on and am trying to see if there might be any value in this direction.

Here in Canada we have a couple of lenders who are trying to corner this market segment and are underwriting 5-6 unit properties as residential.If this property is a deal, it might be worth you while to check around with smaller regional/local banks or credit unions in your area to see if any of them might be willing to do the same.

When we send investors deals to review, we want to be certain that we are delivering a product that meets their unique needs.

Here are some of the pros and cons:Pros:Gap in the market that can be filled.High likelihood of repeat business from high volume buyers.Because many investors lean heavily on their agents to do legwork, you have a fair bit of control over your sales volume/performance.Your customers tend to be savvy.If you do well, referrals will fly in and you will have a full book of business.Cons:Requires several unique skillsets which are not required in traditional real estate.  

I don't have much money, but I do know about urban and regional planning, transportation, municipal government, facility management (capital infrastructure), Bay Area culture and politics, data analysis, and computer programming.Happy to meet in person over coffee or over skype.Currently reading: Loopholes in Real Estate

My guess is that sometime in the future, Zack may expand his geographic lending region as well as the types of products offered.Zack, thanks for being such a great partner and helping me with my real estate investing projects.  

I have a regular full time job right now, I'm paid decent for the work and region but I'm completely unfulfilled as I've sadly been most of my adult life with jobs. 

What to offer is going to be unique to that property, that neighborhood, that market etc.