I just signed up & purchased $20 of skip trace.

During this time, inspect any agreed repairs, inspect all appliances, check whether all doors and windows are secured, working properly, or to your satisfaction, belongings of the seller are completely removed, check for signs of mold, check electricity and outlets, and inspect the exterior & backyard.

Sounds like property taxes were up to date… what state did you buy this in.. some states like Ohio sales work this way you put up a deposit of 5 to 10k sometime a tad more then you have a settlement when the judge signs off.Or maybe this is a private auction and you just put up non refundable EM maybe ??   

The first approved applicant is offered the rental and I give them 24 hours to pay the deposit and sign the agreement.

@David Flores I think they make the owner qualify for the fha loan by themself unless there is proven rental income from a second unit with a signed lease in place.

Everything should be in writing, down to the type and name of the kitchen cabinet handles, the tile name/brand/color, the texture of drywall,....everything that will be a part of this project must be in writing attached to the contract and signed by both parties.

"for rent by owner", investors)-search for non-homestead properties in your county and send postcards to those owners that own homes that meet the criteria you want to focus on-network with real estate attorneys -network with trustees in banks that offer trustee services-look up court records of landlords who have filed their own evictions and send them postcards -network with HOAs that have non-homestead properties in that association -when you see a "for rent by owner" sign in your area, send the owner a letter -join Facebook groups (for rent by owner, landlords) and being to contribute -improve your SEO on your website-find someone who can help you gather landlord info from Zillow, etc. to name a few :) 

Personally, if the pipe fittings were not leaking, and did not show signs of significant corrosion, then I would probably leave them alone until there was an issue.

She said she will work with the Post Office to track it down but asked me if the check has been cashed and who signed it because it was stolen.

I see Columbus Ohio being one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the next 10-20 years, all signs are pointing here!