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. 

The outside would include sealing as well as pressure washing, followed by a paint job.  

We have a mail slot on the door as well so tenants can drop off rent in a sealed envelope with their address and name on it.

Once the flooring was removed we had to seal the sub floor to get ride of the smell.  

A lot of banks elected not to chase personal guarantors for various reasons after the crash, but that small window is actually pretty wide - the statute of limitations is 20 years in GA if the borrower signs the note/guaranty "under seal," which almost everyone does, or 6 years if not.

You can only allocate a couple % for this - the other regularly recurring expenses like roto rooting, regular tree trimming, asphalt sealing, etc can all be allocated as part of your diligence and be pretty firm year over year.

Let's look at the rates and differences and what I'm trying to make my decision on:FHA 3.75% interest3.5% down.PMI through the life of the loan.Higher insurance premiums.A little higher mortgage payment.Conventional fixed rate4.25%5% down.PMI drops at 20% loan to value.Lower insurance (me and the lender calculated nearly $100 month difference roughly)Slightly lower mortgage payment.Now with this information I was provided the conventional is a no brainer as over the long term and beginning costs are less. 5% down is my max for down payment I can do in order to cover all other fees to seal the deal.

Just make sure to properly clean and seal it (the existing floor) so that the adhesive will properly stick to both floor and vinyl planks.  

I think I can seal the deal for 130 including closing cost.

He has offered to get the contract written up and signed and money sent out monday so I can seal the deal on the home.