I noticed it has lots of exposed nails, which I guess I should cover over with something, and the floor is rotting at the edges.

you can apply stucco over brick in one of two waysPressurewash, blue stucco primer, portland and primus two coats, then finish coatOr you can nail lathe to the brick and apply traditional stuccoCost $2/sqftCharge $4.50/sqfr

Over the years, I have built a great relationship with my attorney.  He is my fathers attorney (by coincidence believe it or not), my mentors attorney, and has closed on a personal property of mine as well as my 1st i...

Question is, should I replace current windows, or try to polish them, etc..?

Claim Estimate:   $100- Left pictures, nails, curtain rods and some areas very bad paint.

As others have already nailed it, yes, you are responsible.You can call your local building regulations office and ask what is required to meet local code which will also be in compliance with federal and HUD requirements.Stairs should also be uniform where each step has the same rise and run, an exception would be at landings.

I'll post what my course of action is and continue watching for other input, but I think you have hit the nail on the head with the information presented.Thanks again -Keith

Russell hit the nail on the head.

I think the idea of using seller financing is great, plus nailing down the rehab amount will give you more negotiating power with the seller.

He took the washing machine apart and discovered a nail in the water filter.