Another reason buyers use seller financing is because they're getting a smoking deal.

I’m in the process of buying another property and once it closes we’ll have to immediately install new smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors which he’ll have to take time from the apartment project to coordinate with the electrician on.

@Ted Hendry,It's not fun, and it's the dark side of the business.   

(a) If a condition results from an insured casualty loss, such as fire, smoke, hail, explosion, or a similar cause, the period for repair does not begin until the landlord receives the insurance proceeds.

Get a black light and forever have nightmares in the dark. 

Conversation about EMD is a bit of a smoke screen. 

Also, buying in the Winter can save you money so your timing is good as long as you don't mind shopping in the cold dark nights.

In WA It also means carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and water heaters are strapped. 

She is a friend and former tenant and I told her I’d take a shot in the dark and ask around.

We all know daytime showings don't always reflect the true neighborhood vibe once it gets dark.