on its website there is a bbb seal but when go www.bbb.org and type in zeromoneyinvestment.com, there is no report.

They even have little magnetic devices you can put in the doors and windows that will make one hell of a noise if the seal is broken - enough to scare someone away - those are battery operated as well.Lights and a radio on timers to make them turn on / off different times of the day.

The agent who showed me the house recommended just sealing the existing cracks, rather than resurfacing.

The vent / duct cleaners first go around and seal all vents and return openings as best as possible.

Over tightening on plumbing can break the washer seals and cause a leak between the washer connect and the hose.There is nothing against a drain line in the floor but it needs to be a direct connect secondary.

I believe Thompson's Water Seal will help protect the wood, but it needs to be reapplied every year, correct?

Lastly, your going to have to primer, paint or seal all concrete, plaster, doors, and cabinets.Fleas are a major concern too.

-Note deferred maintenance (roofs, doors, springs, latches, seal coating, etc.)

Seal the bag.

(This is in addition to the above suggested replacements & sealing - oil-based Kilz is going to be your new BFF.)