Can it be broken up into pieces?

Other issues like a broken window or leaking skylight are not big items, however, I did not expect to see this in a 'total rehab' property, 'ready' for the tenant. 

My position has changed now, but only because I made the most of every single dollar coming into my home.My favorite analogy about making and keeping money is that of a broken vase.

If the locking mechanism is broken, fix it or add an after market locking mechanism.

I have never heard of the provision that landlord must keep the unit vacant if the lease is "broken" through eviction.

While most of America lives paycheck to paycheck, living over their heads, you've broken the mold.  

For instance, we make it clear to tenants up front that we don't charge for day-to-day wear and tear, including broken dishes, etc.

What were your maintenance costs for the past year, to include replacing broken furniture, dishes, etc?

Some of the major rehab involves Siding, portion of roof, new sidewalk, splitting electric (new panel boxes and meters), heating (new furnaces and re laying of duct work), water (new water heaters), portion of broken sewer pipe replacement, replace electric wiring to 2 units, new kitchen, bath, flooring, windows, doors (interior and exterior) in all units. 

If the house is a junker  broken windows, leaky roof, peeling paint and no floor covering it won't go FHA.