FHA is tough on a few things like "Chipped paint" any signs of chipped paint will stop financing and need to be addressed (Painted), Loose or missing hand railings, Water damage, Mold, Termites, Outdated electrical or any wiring that is exposed.FHA will also stop you dead in your tracks if the appraisal shows anything that is considered a "hazard or safety issue" and must be fixed.

If he doesn't, it'll cause some long term damage if he has to reverse course when he starts to bring it down.

Major damage before closing.Don't overcomplicate this process but make sure you are thorough.

I would have to say that the curtain rod would be easier, but if you are worried about caulking and don't want to risk water damage then the glass doors might be worth the investment.

It's a B- class neighborhood.Apparently there is some dog pee odor and some bad scratches in 2 of the 3 bedrooms and water damaged next to the kitchen (which is tile).The bamboo flooring flows through all the rest of the house except the bathrooms and kitchens.Would would you suggest?

However, the prolonged decision-making process has resulted in irreparable damage to the windows, confirmed by the window company as improper initial installation by the builder.

Then I assume major damage, just to be safe if he won't allow an lookee see first.

Expect the whole can of worms, ungrounded wiring, old panel, cast iron sewer lines, cast iron supply lines, termite damage, roof, etc. 60k went by quick for me and I was doing most of the work.Seeing the comps in the area, pull the permits and make this a 3/2.

You can get better tenants and they should be the first neighborhoods to gentrify from Class C to Class B:)There will still be breakins and tenant-caused damages, with bad tenants even stealing the mechanicals when they move out.

A current tenant has damaged the rental property beyond the normal wear & tear. (3 by 6-foot hole in dry wall; Garage access door complete broken off with damage door frame, the main entrance door way frame is broken and need to be replace, damage to the rear entrance door frame as well).