to give effect or force to (a law, decree, judicial sentence, etc.). to carry out the terms of (a will). to transact or carry through (a contract, mortgage, etc.) in the manner prescribed by law; complete and give validity to (a legal instrument) by fulfilling the legal requirements, as by signing or sealing."

I am using private money to fund the deal and would repay once the refinance portion is in place.2 Bed/1 BathOffered: $21,000 all cash, no inspection contingencyClosing Costs: $1,500Taxes Current Year: $1,800Needed rehabs(Estimated): - Fix grade issue $300- Demo and remove patio $500- Demo and remove moldy drywall in basement $150- Repair basement cracks/seal/paint $500- Dehumidifier $300- Paint interior $300- Paint Exterior $200- Add/repair downspouts $500- Replace boiler $3,000- Replace siding on carport $400- MISC Electrical $350- MISC/Oversights $1,000TOTAL Rehabs: $7,500ALL IN TOTAL: $31,800Comparables in the area are around 45k-48k on average.

Here is the detail of his security deposit: Removal/Clean up of was, $75Wall Repair, $150Reattach bathroom bar, $25Reattach Bedroom Door, $25Reattach Closet bar, $25Carpet Cleaning, $60Ozone Generator, $49.99Treat home with 40 hours of ozone generator, n/cClean walls of nicotine stains (16 hrs @ 12/hr), $192.Clean kitchen flooring/appliances (8 hrs @ 12/hr) Kilz Odor Seal Primer 2-5g buckets, $304.Application of Primer (48 work hours), n/cSUB TOTAL 1001.99Less Deposit (500.00) Total Due $501.99. 

The kitchen is left and the basement has to get sealed up.House number two:December of 2014 the house sat on the MLS for quite some time and the bank put it up for auction. 2bedroom 1 bath with a one car garage 719sf small thing. 

I'll seal off ducts and both properties will all end up with solid wood and tile floors, so limited areas for chemicals (or bugs) to linger.Biggest issue really is just in getting the projects scoped properly over the next couple of weeks before I close - otherwise, I will be dragging the schedule longer than I had hoped.

Just make sure stained concrete is properly sealed. 2.

For asphalt, call Anthony at Armor Paving & Sealing in Reynoldsburg (614-751-6900).  

I would not mess with, I'd seal it and put down under layment and use ceramic tile or vinyl.

I consider answering your question an act of karma: I myself asked the very same question of the great Ron LeGrand some 15+ years ago...When you do (finally) get a seller to sign a contract, you will offer them something of value to seal the deal and demonstrate your commitment to close.

Try to avoid companies or individuals that have an introductory conversation then "throw you over the fence" to a local rehaber or property manager to "seal the deal".it has been my experience over the last 11 years investing out of state that systems and procedures are critical and having a great team on the ground will help make or break your success.