If not, then no worries;  this is a a well trod path and you can safeguard yourself to minimize the financial impact.

Are you rate sensitive? 

This is a time sensitive article, so I would about 15-20 minutes of your time between now and Wednesday the latest.Please reach out to me directly at: todmj683(at)newschool(dot)eduThank you!

I am not ignorant to the fact of the high degree of uncertainty, nor am I seeking to get into sensitive topics or politics.

We can also jump to the defensive pretty quickly if we feel a critique is an attack.It would do everybody better if we were all a little kinder, but also less sensitive and so easy to offend.

Since this is a time-sensitive matter, I'd very much appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions or ideas.

Since this is a time-sensitive matter, I'd very much appreciate your prompt response if you have any suggestions.

One as a landlord wants to safeguard his property after making substantial investment and the tenant wants to get the best bang for his buck and this more often than not turns out into a cat and mouse game between the tenant and landlord.

If this guy is a scammer, I worry that the "approval application" you filled out might have asked you for sensitive personal info (SSN, DOB, etc.) that could be used to commit identity theft or credit card fraud.

It's becoming more and more of a problem in contemporary homes, especially cheap tract-built properties that use a lot of less-durable, moisture sensitive materials in their construction and finishing.