.- Change all kitchen / bath, garage and outside outlets to GFCI, depending on jurisdiction sometimes we change to separate circuit on Arc Fault breakers- Move Microwave to separate circuit- Add hardwired smoke / carbon detectors to code- Add Air hammer arrestors to fridge, D/W, Laundry- If replacing windows, ensure all new windows meet egress.Well be wrapping up tile, flooring, and swapping out the light fixtures next couple days!

The inspector said that as long as they have a smoke+carbon dioxide alarm, windows that can open up to 20"x24" (in case of fire and for escape) and the average person can stand upright with ease, then the owners can consider the two rooms in the attic as two bedrooms.

Carbon footprint.

I guess they thought the carbon monoxide would kill people off before they had a chance to feel cold!

A company I worked for several years back go involved with a company that was selling carbon credits. 

They're energy efficient and everyone is concerned about their carbon footprint these days!

And this using a 203K FHA loan in the brutal market of Boston, on the east side of the Port Norfolk bay area.Facts & Numbers:2 beds & 2 baths on each of the 3 unitsPurchased for $655K @ 5% down-payment and a generous dose of 203K closing feesTaken a 30K cushion for the 203K streamlined rehabLocked in 4.25% @ 30 year interest rateAppraised at 750KThe numbers are certainly not the exquisite definition of what a ground-breaking deal stands for, but they certainly fare decently well in this seller's market where cash investors rule, the inventory is constantly challenged and most properties are getting sold for over asking price, taking advantage of the current interest rates, the Everett Casino construction, and a few other speculative but pragmatic plays.Just like most everyone else that was not raised or surrounded by real estate professionals from a young age, this deal was pretty much riddled with small mistakes here and there, from neglecting the fire department smoke and carbon detector regulations, being over-optimistic on the underwriting guidelines, underestimating the cost opportunity due to all sorts of processing delays, and you name it.Currently free from tenants, the expectation is to add value by rehabilitating the under-developed basement, adding 2nd and 3rd floor balcony decks, and a variety of practical and aesthetic fixes.

For the most part they are looking at safety issues such as making sure all fire/smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and interconnected where if one goes off so do the rest.  

In addition one of the tenants had a headache so they speculated there was a carbon monoxide leak.  

Your agent is subject to what information is provided to them buy the sellers agent, if any at all.My First piece of advice for anyone considering a short sale purchase would be to require you agent to BCC (blind carbon copy) you on every email he sends to the seller’s agent.