The worst part is the vultures you will come across, I believe in handling business the old fashion way were a man stands by his word in this business you will see people who will sell there soul for a dollar.

I need reliable guys that i can count on to get the job done in a timely fashion with reasonable rates.

Also I agree with everything else you have stated and that is why I suggested those things shouldn't be done because they raise red flags, but that doesn't mean someone will not operate in this fashion anyway. 

He completed the work in a timely fashion and did a good job.

If you decide that you don't want to use them and do it the old fashion way, you would perfectly fine with just understanding the common principles behind basic algebra.Investors/Agents aren't like accountants.

This is an interesting discussion.I have thought about this in a similar fashion, with just common sense, no data to backup;Residential SFR;Stock, job, house price.Usually, house price will not fall unless some owner have to sell at a loss, quickly.REO is such an example.

Simply inform S8 that you, unfortunately, aren't going to be able to make the necessary repairs in a timely fashion but will be glad to facilitate her transition. 

Stick by your guns he trent is their responsibility to get it to you in a timely fashion.

If paid in a timely fashion,both will improve your credit score.

Street Map (I know it is old fashioned)A street map is also a must for any real estate investor.