It's all about balance and attention to detail, from the big-ticket items like kitchens and bathrooms to the smaller aspects like layout and functionality.Your example from "Flip or Flop" is spot on—what works in one market doesn't necessarily translate to another, and understanding those nuances is key.

Also eliminates many Walk Through items if they were waived in the inspection,  so can't become last minute issues.   

Go thru those items to help manage your risk.  

I would say about $8k average, sometimes reaching towards $20k depending on length of run and the difficulty of tie-in to the City main.I would not, as a buyer, wnat to take a chance on this..even if they are working well now, it is a ticking time bomb and a large expense.So I would wrap your head around the concept of offering a credit towards this item.

Owners are ok, not happy lol but ok with paying for items and issues, just want to understand what's going on. 

Reminder too that once you get more properties under your belt and begin having a bigger real estate investor portfolio your file begins to get more complicated and even a simply loan like DSCR sometimes may ask to prove other items.

If you were able to use the standard TREC lease agreement, there are many items that protect the property/landlord in there. 

Myth: You never have to worry about getting your rent when you have section 8 tenants.Reality: rent payments can get suspended if the unit fails annual inspection, even if the items that caused it to fail are the tenants fault.Reality: the tenant portion of the rent is never guaranteed.Reality: if a tenant wants to leverage you for an upgrade, like a new stove or a new refrigerator, they can cause housing payments to get suspended by filing a complaint with their caseworker.

It is best to provide them with a checklist of items you are requesting.

The first line of item #1 of the note should be:Who is that.