Removing the previous tenants that hadn't paid rent or electric in years, new floors, new vanities, new toilets, cleaning the cabinets and shower to make them look new again and repairing all electric, windows, etc.

Removing the previous tenants that hadn't paid rent or electric in years, new floors, new vanities, new toilets, cleaning the cabinets and shower to make them look new again and repairing all electric, windows, etc.

Buying and selling notes ( don't have to fix toilets at 2 am).

Ideally, I would like to break it down per item, such as sink, toilet, wood floors, fridge, stove, bathtub etc.

I too would get an extension on the escrow and my contingencies and hold off on inspection until you have green light.If the seller is getting sued and it is moving forward there is a good chance of him filing BK.If the property is directly involved that suing party may file a lis pendens and could tie you up.What are your damages if seller can not perform, you can file a lis pendens and ties it up on your end.Get title info if you can and seek counsel of attorney or be ready too.Can you close before all this pans out, maybe and if title is clear and you cover your bases might be something to consider.Or might be advisable to let it go and save yourself the headache but that is dependent on the deal itselfKeep us posted

That is all of it from furniture to dishes to toilet paper.

New vanity, toilet, pretty much rehabbing two bathrooms and two kitchens.

I already make note of what is needed during my final walkthrough so I show up at 3pm with blinds/toilet paper holder/ect - whatever they broke. 

This keeps them from calling every time a lightbulb burns out or a toy gets flushed down the toilet... 

Functioning toilet and shower.