In many cases this has been deferred and not uncommon to see 20-30K in immediate tree removal due to regular maintenance not being done on your typical 2-3 year intervals.Managers usually do a terrible job mowing as a complete service.  

It's not uncommon for rentals in Rochester to be owned by out of state or international investors. 

Thanks for feedback Emily - it's good to know that's no uncommon. 

It is not uncommon to see inspections waived and other concessions included.If you are looking to rent, again, in the core areas of Seattle, rents have been climbing rapidly and a house/apartment/condo large enough to accommodate a family will probably price well above $2,000/month.

As you and I know from our decades in this industry, it is not uncommon to be in non-compliance with one regulator body, while being in complete compliance with another.

A unit owner paying for a roof leak very uncommon.

If they are unwilling to provide you with references I would not consider investing with them.It's not uncommon for house flippers to borrow money and pay high interest rates (12% or more).  

Also, at this price point it would not be uncommon for the property to be in need of repairs/cleanup after a tenant leaves.

Is it uncommon for projects to trade like this, or will he run into appraisal issues, etc..? 

Not uncommon to 6/10 teams in the country all from Texas.