Paint every surface that can't be cleaned enough to look acceptable and ensure all the mechanicals are working properly.

It applies to auto as well.

Get actual taxes off tax accessors website, get rent toll from agent or owner, get insurance quote from agent, get mechanicals and interior condition from agent or owner (confirmed with inspection later).  

We have about 50k in debt. 85% student loans, the rest is auto.

The Tenants agree not to permit any deterioration or destruction to occur while they are occupying the property. 19.ALTERATIONS:Tenant shall make no alterations, decorations, additions, or improvements in or to the premises without Landlords’ prior written consent, and then only by contractors or mechanics, or other approved by Landlord.

I sort of believe him, but I think this guy would be consistently late if not for the auto payments.One nice feature of these payment services is if the tenant is late with rent payments, it's reported to the credit bureau.

I have a down payment and great credit but the bank seems to think my D:I ratio isnt acceptable ( Ive since paid off two student loans and a CC and my wife paid off her auto loan ).

If you're talking about just clearing a line with a mechanical roto-rootor or with a water power blast, that might be a quote and a project the PM could handle.

Other than that I would assume he has mechanic lien rights if you do not pay him.

No I do not see this as an issue, many have stated that back in the 80s, the credit card interest and auto interest was eliminated and both have growth and seen new heights in their respective businesses.