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If I'm backing out, it's going to be within two weeks and then I can do a flex option.Those same people on their high horse (which has been beaten to death) have no problem buying someone's home for 50% of its value so let's not kid ourselves as to the superior moral standards of an anti-wholesaler "real buyer".

They will stall on doing the work.

Even if it stalls things, never comprimise.Don

This is more of a cleaning list, but has a few items that may be helpful to think about:All: Clean window wells with bleachAll: Clean baseboards, window sills, and closet shelves with degreaserAll: Clean doors (inside and out, as needed) with degreaserDrains: snake out between tenantsBathroom: Clean bathtub/shower stall with bleach cleanerBathroom: Clean toilet (all surfaces) with bleachBathroom: Clean toilet bowl with AjaxLaundry/Bathroom/Kitchen: Clean baseboards and where floor meets wall with bleachLaundry/ Bathroom/Kitchen: Sweep floorLaundry/ Bathroom/Kitchen: Mop floorWater heater: check temperatureBathroom/Kitchen: Clean counters with bleach cleanerBathroom: Clean mirrors with WindexBathroom/Kitchen: wipe drawers and medicine cabinet shelves with bleachKitchen: Wash cabinet doors with degreaserAll: Wash walls as needed with bleach or degreaserKitchen: Wipe/scrub fridge inside and out with bleachKitchen: Wipe/scrub stove inside and out with bleachKitchen: If garbage disposal, add vegetable oil to keep it greasedKitchen: Wipe/scrub dishwasher inside and out with bleachLandry: Wash shelves with degreaser or bleachAll carpet: vacuumAll carpet: steam clean carpetOutside: Clean doors if neededOutside: Clean walls near entrance and steps, if neededOutside: Prune shrubsAll: clean all vents and cadet vents

I turned away and stalled a lot of prospects dealing with these 2 applicants.So a more precise question--is anyone putting a formal deadline on how long until the verifications come back or the app is considered dead in the water?

The best known crooks in the world are Horse traders.

Not to beat a dead horse but the laws for inlaw unit in oakland are actually pretty relaxed now. 

A lender, any lender, can not ride two horses at the same time, demonstrating a motive to acquire ownership by a lender is not a good idea.

That's much like saying you follow some horse track newsletter, on the average you win at the track.