I have application with clean background checks and credit score of around 680Income to rent ratio is 2.5.I have asked for a consigner.However I am wondering if There are any other options worth pursuing to mitigate the risk - such as ask for 3 months rent as deposit instead of one month ?

I talked to them about wear and tear and they said they will charge me for everything, carpet, paint.

You need to service them spring and fall, including filling or draining the pans, cleaning the pans and vents, replacing the pads, ideally every season, and lubing the fan and the motor.

It needs a new ceiling and new carpet.

The question is:When purchasing properties on Hubzu, are you guaranteed clean title at close? 

I clean homes and met a guy who's a Real Estate investment Analyst, particularly in the realm of industrial and commercial real estate.

Investors - Are you more, or less likely to buy the property if all you see are studs and subfloor vs existing dirty carpet, damaged drywall and old furniture etc.

On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 

Do a "clean eviction" as it is termed with a sheriff present that enforces the eviction, not you.

@Adam Sherritt That offer price is what differentiates your letter from a carpet bomb mailing campaign.