Without it, your units will sit vacant (awaiting rehab), or your tenants maintenance requests will sit untouched (which turns into more damage or turnover).I'd recommend going with a highly rated company, and going slow. 

I have asked for all these in these past only to be refused by the company>Details of work order/repair request submitted by tenantsDetails of before and after pictures for certain major repairs such as drywallDetails of invoice breakdown such as parts, labor or hoursThe company would not consult with me on any repairs except once they checked with me for a $1700 water heater change out.These are some of the recent ledger entrees: Do these seem reasonable for Milwaukee area.

They are making really costly mistakes, my tenants are unhappy, and I'm out thousands so far due to mis-communications, poor follow through, and neglect of maintenance requests.

Should I request a special type of water penetration inspection?

Once you're the owner of the property you can request a hard money loan for the rehab.

Request a Copy of the Appraisal Report. ...Check Every Detail of the Appraisal. ...Contact Your Lender and Request a Value Appeal. ...Provide Updated Comps. ...Make Sure There Are No Missing Permits. ...Point Out Upgrades and Improvements to the Appraiser. ...Have Your Sales Agent Meet With the Appraiser.

Yes, I’ve received 15 applications on Zillow where these individuals didn’t even request for a showing.

If the pictures/schedule/draw requests seem to get out of balance then we'll call our property manager to go by and give us an update.

I am not sure about Edmonton, but in Calgary I was able to by calling 311 and requesting a second set.

What some people can do is make their offer NOT contingent on inspections, but still request they get a chance to do inspections "for Buyer's benefit".