As comical as the title may sound, "foreclosure investing for dummies" is a great read by a solid company (Nolo Press). 

Nolo Press publishes some good guides on CA landlord/tenant law

.) --- In this strategy you are able to achieve multiple goals -- the tenant feels like they have options, are in control and could save some $ by fulfilling the requirements - and you get your rent increase and achieve a pressing goal to further streamline your operation.

This is a bit silly 😜, but I learned something new recently.On Windows, if you press the Windows logo key, plus the period key (.) at the same time you can insert emoticons like this 👉😀😎🔥Are you using emoticons or do you find them childish?

You will be hard-pressed to find deals like this in Colorado. 

The other, more pressing concern is one of the applicants has some theft and fraud charges against them in the past.

@Gabriel AddyYou'll be very hard pressed to find a contractor that will do that.

Today, I tried to press the property manager to give me the answer if I can get the key on the 28th. 

@Jeff BurdickYeah that seemed very low... even if you were to look at some of the roughest parts of the city (ie Englewood) you’d be hard pressed to find $20k properties and below.Jeff - I’m curious as to what you’re thoughts are on the amount of cash (minimum) you should have on hand to comfortably BRRRR on the Northern side of Cook County (MCkinley/Bridgeport and North)?

If these are really pressing items and you don't have the cash or the time perhaps you could negotiate that he hires contractors prior to closing and shows proof of agreement with them.