I could not find the transformer anywhere, had wasted too much time so I just took some pliers, cut the wires of the main unit while it beeped, then let out a sigh of relief when I cut the final wire and everything went silent.Trashed it, and patched up the hole with drywall and mud.

I was with you until the out of area, hands-off part.We can add tremendous value ridding properties of undesirable people and conditions,  but it is far from hands-off.  

Do these things not present conflicts of interest and undesired competition?

So, management companies tend to rent to more-undesirable tenants whereas the property owner would not rent to those tenants and would leave the unit vacant longer.

After outrage about how large banks got bailouts, gave themselves bonuses, etc, I proposed that anger was like spinning wheels in the mud.

Mud jacking works for smaller projects.

I agree about providing the materials, however you have to draw the line somewhere because there is no way you will be able to account for every screw, nail, drywall mud, copper fitting, etc. in a house.

Except for that broken door, basic wear & tear. u should be fine.i had carpet in 1 room literally covered in mud & grape juice. carpet cleaning of $50 made it look like brand new.

Until the bank finds them or follows federal guidelines to replace them the right way.That way nobody is rewarded for their undesireable actions.Keith

I didn't know about Muriatic acid, or think about sealing the cement.The issue I found about Muriatic acid is that the fumes damage stainless steel and can seep into the cabinet wood, if you don't neutralize it after application.Sealing is a good idea, but some sealers are high priced.So, I think I'm going to try a lot of vinegar (soak it), which is also an acid, and follow-up with a paint sealer like Kilz.My only concern is, if I decide to ceramic tile, will the mud/paste adhere to the floor or come loose from the sealer.