Just going out & measuring with your tape measure isn't going to help much if you are seriously considering adverse possession, title insurance payout, etc...You don't have the proper data yet. 

Dishwasher (if applicable): Run empty dishwasher with dishwasher liquid.

For example, the applicant makes $2,500/month, GF gets $1,500 pension and her 23-year-old son makes $1,000.

Be flexible on repair and clean out requests (obviously not applicable when buying a rehab).I hope that helps - and good luck.  

The ordinance will require applicants for a city registration to certify in writing that operation of a short-term vacation rental would not violate any CC&Rs, bylaws, or other agreements governing the use of their property prior to obtaining a registration.

Most universities look at the parent's residence status for the kids application - if I do this a year or more ahead of time, would I be able to have him enter a university in my new state as an in-state resident? 

I recently realized the city requires all single-family rentals to undergo an inspection process and $65 application each time the property changes tenants.  

Just as an example while running backgrounds recently a tenant applicant had multiple convictions for theft and fraud.

A good sheetrock, taping and paint crew would get things done twice as quick and way better looking.

And my husband installs the hose himself properly with Teflon tape or paste.