You should also be aware, if this is a tub/shower combo, that the most common method of insulating a steel tub to make it behave more like cast iron is wrapping it in unfaced fiberglass insulation before installation.

It had crossed my mind previously as to who the instructors of the course would be. Having

Just trying to find any keys to success others may be having in working with them.

@Robert Schmitt we’ll be having one on the 17th!

You should be having this conversation/problem solving session with that person.

Have already gotten our pre-approval through @Parker Borofsky and will be having breakfast with her on Monday.Paul

One question I have is when should I be having the appraisal completed? 

I mean, trust me, I'm not stupid enough to think we live in a rose-colored world where the seller has to follow all the rules - the seller ALWAYS has the option to not show up to closing - I'm simply pointing out that, in PA, if a seller's agent were to simply accept a backup offer instead, just because a buyer ASKED for some post-inspection remedies, the seller's agent could lose their license for behaving that way)

My question is: Shouldn't the mold growth be responsibility of the tenant since she is not giving the bathroom enough ventilation after showers and not performing regular cleaning of the bathroom walls (tile and grout) otherwise I'd be having to perform these "repairs" on a regular basis....

My clients and I have found that you get higher quality guests - and better behaved - if you ban parties and unregistered guests to the property.