I approved the expense - in my mind picturing broken pipes and the ceiling collapsing if not done timely.I just saw the description of work today on PM's website:  "New p-trap, sheetrock, caulking"So, did I get ripped off, & can I or should I challenge the PM on the expense?

Nothing wrong with EXPANDING one's knowledge and understanding BEYOND the "traditional' mind trap paradigm, and ultimately making a LOT more money, over the long haul.

Water damage to subfloors, ceilings and the associated mold problems, insect damage, etc etc etc.

I would never move in section 8 tenants without section 8 completing the inspection.

Without inspecting you could fall into a trap.

One was trapped by the floodwaters.

Does your contract have this in section 11 or elsewhere?

I know the gov't calls title/escrow fees (Section C, sometimes they populate in Section B) "Loan Costs," but the gov't is retarded. 

If you had to go to all that effort just to get the Seller to agree to $45.5k instead of $50k, then please know that you have fallen into a trap set by the Agent and/or the Seller.

@Brad WallaceYou would need to ask your current 401k administrator, but in all likelihood your funds are trapped in that plan until you leave the company or reach age 59 1/2.401k plans can permit an "in-service" distribution, whereby under certain circumstances such as age, length of service, etc., you may have an option to rollover funds to a different IRA/401k of your choosing.