We always make different exceptions for long term tenants due to what is considered normal wear and tear from a one year tenant compared to a 5 year, but cleaning isn't typically something we make exceptions for. 

Except that it's not.

Last house I did all the work myself except for drywall and insulation. 1150 square feet, down to the studs, everything new except the roof and I spent $66,000.

I think the before vs after pictures really speak primarily to your experience and ability to execute a project so it can help lenders gain comfort with future projects and allow you demonstrate what level of detail you except out of your contractors.

Hi Tim, Except depreciation, all the losses on Sch-E are material losses.

Assuming this is a clean file, with no exceptions required, most Underwriters take anywhere from 48-72 hours to review a loan and get CTC, or provide further conditions. 

There's a few other exceptions such as a tax lawyer, but I find that a lot of folks find comfort in just having me respond to any notices that they might get.

Hello,My wife and I recently found a property that fits all of the things we are looking for, perfect location, price, rooms, etc. except for one problem: The previous owner was a smoker :( Does anyone have experience buying/renting out/living in a home previously owned by smokers?

Multiple offers situations are the rare exception, not the norm.

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