Having said that, however in tenant's defense, Granite can crack if it's installed on an uneven surface or if you have major settling in your home.

The only, and I mean only, sub that was ever any good was the subs that put in a set of solid-surface countertops for me, and guess what?

Not just surface stuff, get a good inspector.

Our tenants would gladly accept free accommodations as well, but are not likely to do that either.We have placed "solar panels" on properties: solar thermal (which paid for itself in roughly 5-years)  - there is a small photovoltaic panel on that installation to run the circulatory pump and control system.I've been involved with two small commercial photovoltaic installations - the control systems side - so am not oblivious to capabilities and costs.We have signed-up/volunteered for an experimental installation of a new photovoltaic system which claims increased surface area, lower operating temperatures, no need for tracking, and more output per sq ft.  

It could be a poor surface condition, poor prep, low quality product, a bad painter, or a combination of them.  

I don't want to put granite or solid surface in my neighborhood.

Also while them having a criminal record and even jail time may be attractive on the surface it just costs tax payers more money.

On the surface, I understand that theory; however, when it comes to putting cold hard cash on the table and having to do a quick turn around to double close an REO, I would feel a little more comfortable finding something that matches the criteria from someone off a Buyer's list that I develop.

Here’s a riddle- how can an agent/broker have errors and omissions insurance coverage in place at the time of a sale, yet have no coverage a few months or years later when a problem surfaces in connection with that transaction?

My contracts say that the job-site will be left "broom swept," meaning no debris, no tools, no trash, etc.I then bring in a cleaning crew that deals with the surface cleaning and getting rid of the dust.