-All walls must be wiped clean, with any holes whether they be nail, screw, tack, or punch hole patched AND painted.

@Jim K. lol that's why I stick to driving nails I guess.

I think that @Chace Fraser and @Dayton Komarek hit the nail on the head.  

Over the years the coal and coal dust degraded the wood and nails to where they were non functional.

@David G you have hit the nail on the head and state exactly my concern.

Hi Pierre,Steve nailed it.

@Grant Dennis @Russell Brazil nailed it.In any negotiation, real estate related or not, it's critical to understand the interests and goals of each party.The seller's agent is required by law and by ethics to get the best possible deal for the seller. 

I have a high interest in nailing this one as we have made decisions with the confidence in the Des Moines macro picture being solid.Here's a few observations in speaking to your question:I used to volunteer very heavily for an organization that would re-settle refugees, from all around the world. 

My buddy and I may have found a diamond and all we needed to do is solve a few people's problems and polish it up. 

@Joshua Ketter good job - it sounds like you nailed your purchase price to allow plenty of cushion.