Often times, this can start a conversation that turns into business or a referral for you.By offering them an item of value, you eliminate the opportunity for them to slam the door in your face. 

Is that what you were paid during closing for this item?  

There is also a great abundance of food options around Lake Merritt and the Temescal neighborhood, so much diversity, it's really nice being so close!

I am going to update this thread as a diary and ask for help with decisions along the way.First order of business is we need to make a list of rehab items and budget.

I would love to catch some coffee or food and see if I can help you in any way.  

Download your state landlord tenant laws and this will give you the correct information.If you documented the condition at move out with photo's, and did you have move in photo's showing start conditon.. do you have receipts of items that were paid for that were replaced, have a receipt for whom ever you paid for cleaning,, I'd say they would not prevail in small claims court, where they would be required to go to sue you..I'd respond with I have documents and receipts for charges, and the move out charges were correct.   

Is it customary to ask your GC for an itemized list with receipts of all materials?

The amount of the buyout can range depending on your credit score and how much you are putting down (and a few other items).

Gas up all vehicles. 2 bins of food, gatorade, and water. 

Uncle Sam then precluded lenders from taking deficiencies even in states that it was a allowed .. however in NV CA AZ OR WA there is no ability for a bank  or lender to get a deficiency judgment on a purchase money mortgage or Deed of trust.. collateral is sole item for security.Unlike whats happening in Texas right now..