One concern is the debate of whether a repair is needed due to renter user or deterioration of item over time.

No improvements have been made, but nothing has deteriorated either.

Subsequent images on the site show the property’s progressive deterioration over the years.Another property, a three-story rowhouse at 915 Dauphin St. near the Fairhill neighborhood, underwent a similar decline: Seven months after its November 2016 acquisition by DDH, it too had windows and doors.

*In older systems, wiring is insulated with varnish and fiber materials that are susceptible to deterioration.

In judicial states in which the foreclosure process often takes a year or more, this not only generates income, this also typically mitigates property deterioration, vandalism, and other costly issues which diminish the value of abandoned properties which remain vacant for extended periods.

What gets expensive is replacing a deteriorated side sewer from the house to the street, when they use the cleanouts and find out what's going on down there. 

They claim the repairs were done and that the properties were worth more at the time of purchase but that the area has deteriorated since then.Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated!

Mortar, paint & bonding materials deteriorate leaving cracks, gaps, etc. which can be concerning to look at, but this is very often addressed with repointing.

Here is what they consider “turnkey”:- The stairs to the basement and front porch were deteriorating and hazardous.-- The carpet was nasty and walls unpainted and chipping.- The bathroom flooring was covered in mold and needed to be replaced.- The kitchen sink was unsecured and fell into the kitchen cabinet.- My insurance was cancelled until I fixed roof issues.- Debris littered the recently occupied unit, the basement, and all over the back yard.As mentioned, we had an initial video walk through before the contract to purchase.

Motion lights and cameras to deteriorate anyone.