Ambiguous descriptions can lead to scope creep, material allowance overruns, timeline days, and subpar quality of work.

But I would also make sure that you get a sewer lateral scope done to ensure the cast iron piping is in good shape. 

You could argue that they are using the tour to scope out the building.

That way, you have clear evidence if there’s ever a dispute.The the PM open to you talking to the cleaners so you can understand the scope of the job?

Your investor agent should be walking properties for you and providing an in-depth breakdown on the location, scope of work, renovation budgets, etc.

I also have nationwide connections and would be happy to introduce you to contractors if you can share more details about your project scope and specific needs.

You have the resources to know what you’re doing and for renovations your dad I’m sure could put a great scope of work together. 

Provide the scope of work done to the appraiser.All you can do is your best, so make it nice and pretty for that appraiser.Especially if you are looking to cash out refinance shortly here.

Once you decide on a contractor I would keep the fire marshall in the loop as to the scope of work and the timeframe for completion. 

I believe they are expressing their displeasure with the fact that I have not accommodated some of their recent requests that went far beyond the scope of what is required (like insisting a licensed electrician switch out a smoke detector when we could do it ourselves) and I had to set some boundaries after years of high maintenance for them.