Much respect and admiration for you!  

Truth be told, I admire the way they completed the deal so swiftly and I command them on that.  

@Andrey Y.I think it is very admirable to worry about your tenant, that being said, you HAVE to begin the eviction process.

I admire your guts, especially since it panned out;-).  

I've always been interested in real estate and admired those who have succeeded in such investments but until recently I never really put much thought into actually getting involved.

If so, of course the inspection is for informational purposes, that's silly, the 5K limit is a concern, that should be left to your discretion, I'd not go there, I want it inspected any significant matter gives me the right to drop the deal.If it isn't a cash offer and you are financing, the lender's requirements will trump anything that seller adds, if you don't have the funds to repair and the reserves they require, they can require it repaired of they pull the loan rug out and you're not at fault.Don't assume anything about contributions here on BP, being a great person on the internet, having a "good" reputation here is no excuse not to do your due diligence, just because someone may be loved and admired doesn't mean they know what they are doing, in fact, might be a good reason to look closer.

It isn't war zone, but it is definitely not what most people in the Metroplex would consider even a "good" neighborhood.I have a great deal of respect and admiration for a couple of the TK companies operating here, and they will manage the issues that come from those neighborhoods, so if you are looking to be entirely passive, it's not a bad bet.  

@Daniel Siapin , while I admire your can-do attitude, I strongly encourage you to do some research on local rentals and returns before you jump in feet first. 

I admire and appreciate how thorough you are in answering every posters questions.

I am amazed that you had the guts to take that on and I admire your determination to see it through until a successful sale.