And then the project is shovel ready for when your QI takes title and you build like a busy little beaver (or a whole colony of little beavers if the project is that big)The reason it's best done before you go through a lot of machinations (besides skirting the form of the law) is the risk of something ending up not working. 

I've been 'shovel ready' for 11 years.

I’m definitely going to do my homework before the first shovel hits the dirt. 

Has got the right idea give it 2 months and well all be enjoying the small window of opportunity to walk down the road without face stinging wind, sore backs from shoveling and wet feet.

If the violation is for something like not shoveling the snow then that should be on the management company since I'm paying them a monthly snow/landscaping fee.

Another one of those nights where I ask, 'God I hope this is worth it' as I shoveled petrified mice into a pile (12 so far). 

I am attempting to buy an off-market shovel-ready property from a homeowner, in an area I don't know well.

They, as well as FL, are referring to those ripped off by these FRAUDS AND SCAMMERS as "victims".

They used to have to move the dirt away with rakes and shovels.

So you know all the filters, flappers, and locks are new and drain clean and clear....On "what needs to be done" in the future I think you will see this on your day to day maintenance (one advantage of being a DIY landlord) you can spot the loose boards and areas that need paint or protection, while sweeping, shoveling or mowing, etc...