This isn’t really a big deal though.Rent payments can be abated over unresolved maintenance issues and tenants failing to abide by S8 requirements.Many S8 housing commissions will not hold tenants accountable for damages they cause (tenant is supposed to repair or lose their voucher).

They are pretty involved in making sure the property is updated and functional which ends up reducing the amount of $ offered, or if the property needs maintenance repairs Flock might not offer on it at all.

Identify necessary repairs and improvements.2.

Also, is he entitled to the security deposit (minus any repair expenses)?

They are not allowed to do any repairs or modifications, none, without written consent.

After some research, I'm thinking it would be a good opportunity to proceed with the offer and to set aside the "free" money for use for repairs/renovations and holding costs to have some extra cushion.There seems to be much debate on the use of credit cards in real estate investing, but considering my circumstances .. 1.  

Can I split the cost of the plumber and tank repair on both tenants, as they both clearly were using the wipes and it's very hard for me to believe they were NOT flushing them.

The tenants may not like the timelines or outcomes of the repairs - part is on back order, they have to pay for the repair due to abuse, the owner chooses to repair instead of replacing.

She/he should be able to provide you with a chart of accounts to choose from, such as Repairs & Maintenance, Supplies and Amenities, etc.

MY LTR's are mid-tier for their market and have minimal cash flow at the moment so it all gets eaten up by  repairs and manager fee, my goal with these is mainly long-term appreciation and eventual cashflow as rents rise.