Or nitpick small things that need repair until it exceeds $500?

Hi my name's Jim ,I have done all aspects of house repair ,building ECT I even have my refrigerant licences ( universal) I started working with my father at around 8 years old took right to HVAC ,we did all aspects of home repairs demo and building .

I personally would doubt I could find 30% down on that.

Unless you are getting a heck of a deal I would recommend avoiding a foundation issue property until you have a team of contractors that you can count on and can find out what the repairs would run. 

Although in the case of vacancy and repairs, it's not about being conservative, it's about being realistic. 

Painted and flooring throughout. repaired porches and new roof and replaced two broken windows.

If the property contains a residential structure and you make repairs, the redemption price tag includes the amount by which you increased the value of the property. 

However, the damage as described is greater than normal wear and tear and so, deducting from the security deposit for repairs is reasonable.

If you’ve done some repairs or upgrades, emphasize those in the listing.

This plan covers 24/7/365 troubleshooting services from Lula's experts (such as guidance on resetting a circuit breaker), tenant coordination for scheduling repairs, and access to a network of vetted professionals.Once you're subscribed to Lula, you can set aside a pre-approved amount for repairs, which can be used without needing to contact you as well.