Buying new appliances and furniture from a retail outlet, probably $5000 and on up.

(I also read that it's important to message as many outlets as possible, email, text, voicemail, don't be annoying, be friendly)Due today:"This is a automated friendly reminder that the rent is due today, please leave the check on the counter as soon as possible to avoid late fees."

(**THIS IS ONLY FOR VERY EXPERIENCED BUYERS)  When you do your 2nd showing on a property you really like, schedule to have a contractor or retired inspector or builder come with you to identify any of the super major items that would cost a fortune to fix and do a mini inspection (IOW, test water pressures, run dishwashers, get outlet tester, turn thermostat up or down to check appliances are working if possible, etc.  

None of the secondary mortgage market outlets will accept this and I Seriously doubt there's a portfolio lending institution that would either.

I have been in contact with an agent, I'll let you know how that pans out. Let's

It is recommended that a licensed electrician further investigate.There is a need to install one or more insulated bushings over the end of conduit OR within knockout to protect wires from sharp edges in panel.The inspector has discovered a number of three-prong, 110-volt electrical outlets in home with reversed polarity.There is no discharge pipe on the safety valve for water heating system.There is a noticeable bow/sag to interior ceiling within home AND to roof ridge.

I heard all these great actionable tips and ideas in the forums and Podcast, but didn't have an outlet to put them into practice. 

@Nicholas Richard RayAre the breakers that control these outlets only accessible to you?

Pay attention to the little things: faucets, cabinets, cabinet hardware, ALL floors (not just the carpeted areas) light switch covers, outlet covers, sinks, baseboards, counter tops, light fixtures, these small things can add up quickly in material and/or labor costs.

He did an inspection when I took out a load bearing wall and ran some new outlets and lighting circuits,  didn't have any issue with me doing all that myself.