Your attorney can explain that as well.If not, I know of one who can.

I feel like explaining what you hope to do, how you can help them, and what value you offer is as simple as a start as it gets.

If you want some good listening, BP podcast has had at least two episodes where they bring in a real estate attorney and he does a great job explaining the different layers of defense. 

And thank you for the referral.Ty Hi Ty - More than happy to jump on a call with you if you're still evaluating companies and explain how we're a bit different than most.Cheers,Tom

Can you explain more of how I be careful of the points charged?

Then, it was up to the homeowner to go to the Assessor and dispute any potential value increase, due to illegal additions.So bottom line is ALWAYS VERIFY permit info on any property you buy, especially, if you find any discrepancies.As an Appraiser, if I am unsure if an addition or another part of an improvement (conversion, etc) is permitted (legal), then I may not give it value and explain, leaving it up to the homeowner to prove it is legal, or I may include it and explain, by using an "extraordinary assumption (EA)."

I would add that at times, it certainly feels like there are more companies that resemble his description than there are that do not.So, when you do find a company that you like and that you think provides a service you want to dig into deeper but question their numbers, ask them to explain how they plan to meet the expectations that their number set.  

The effect of this is you are misleading a ton of new people and they end up doing things wrong.In a previous thread I already explained why every single item in y'all lests above is simply wrong.PLEASE for Pete's sake understand this simple concept.DEFINE "IT WORKS".

For investors wondering how to finance an investment property, I’ll explain some of your real estate finance options:Cash Financing: Great for investors who have access to a significant amount of capital, either personally or through their network, and wish to purchase properties free and clear.Hard Money Lenders: Accessible to investors who have less-than-perfect credit or financial history, and are in need of a short-term loan.Private Money Lenders: Investors who are well-connected can often tap into capital from personal connections, borrowing money at a specified interest rate and payback period.Self Directed IRA Accounts: Individuals who have elected to create savings through a self-directed IRA may make the decision to tap into their account as a way to access capital.Seller Financing: Buyers and sellers can sometimes strike up a mutually beneficial agreement, allowing the investor and seller to avoid having to go through a private lender altogether.Peer-To-Peer Lending: This is a great option for investors trying to raise the last portion of funding for a project.

Explain the problems you have had in the past.