For example, all the finishes (like lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doorknobs, cabinet pulls, etc) were brushed nickel, so everything had the same look.

Of course I'm in Colorado so its easy for me to brush aside the pot issue ;-)

Who wants to waste time with a brush when you can spray :D

I can't tell you how many times I would pick up 6 packs of rollers, paint brushes, hand tools, etc that were free after mail in rebate.

They have a nice solid wood countertop that is inexpensive and can be cut to size then simply brush on some oil based clear coat to protect it.

Generally, bowing walls like this are caused by static pressure, which is essentially the pressure buildup of water in the soil on the other side of the wall.

Somehow, they think that cap rates have compressed in more dynamic cities but have remained static in Rust Belt cities.  

Ask to view the house, take picture of everything and post them on BP.If the plumbing drains, sewer and water piping are in bad condition and there is no water volume when someone wants to wash dishes, take a shower of flush the toilet and brush your teeth as the same time then replacing all your water piping, drains and sewer could cost $40,000.You need to know if the house has enough wall receptacles to handle a microwave and all the electronic gadgets people have today.

The other thing is to keep brush, grass and anything else away from your condenser (A/C).

You know what I mean, the nice tile counters instead of laminate, or the brushed nickel fixtures instead of chrome.