No more than a week into the contract I get a potential lease option deal on the same house.  

Seems to me, no more than the time/expense we take in posting here - and we have NO expectation of recompense from individuals!

Using a system with numbers is now defendable if there are complaints.1.On time for appointment2.BROUGHT NECESSARY ITEMS: Identification, application information, references, application fee, holding deposit...3.Filled out application completely and truthfully4.Able to verify all of the necessary information5.Able to pay full amount of rent and deposit6.Sufficient monthly income of 3 times the rental amount7.Verifiable income and employment8.Stable income or employment for a minimum of _____ months9.Financial obligation of no more than _____% of income10.Satisfactory credit history (no bankruptcy)11.Provided credit references12.At current address for a minimum of ______months13.Gave proper notice to current landlord14.Gave proper notice to previous landlord15.No prior evictions16.No problems with previous landlords17.Deposit fully returned (none withheld for damages)18.No complaints or police reports regarding disturbing the peace, etc.19.No significant violations of a previous rental agreement20.No pets or is willing to sign a pet agreement and meets additional pet criteria21.Non-smokers22.Has a Delinquency Rate less than 45% based on Credit Score Analysis performed by Tenant Background Search.23.Has a credit grade of B or credit score of 600 or higher per Tenant Background Search.

The new loan amount can be no more than the actual documented amount of the borrower's initial investment in purchasing the property plus the financing of closing costs"...Does that alter your viewpoint?

No more than 6-8k. 

@Francisco Feliz  Make sure they keep wiping until there is no more excess stain on the surface.

The run also must not be too long; our code says no more than 25 feet.Here's some specifics from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors:The recommendations outlined below reflect International Residential Code (IRC) SECTION M1502 CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST guidelines:M1502.5 Duct construction.Exhaust ducts shall be constructed of minimum 0.016-inch-thick (0.4 mm) rigid metal ducts, having smooth interior surfaces, with joints running in the direction of air flow.

The product is called "Squeak No More," and is available at Lowe's, Home Depot and several on-line retailers.

What's their debt to income ratio - no more than 20%?  

So if the BPO is $75K, and UPB is higher, we will offer no more than $60K so we have a $15K "cushion" for expenses should we have to foreclose and resell as REO.