We just quit our W2s and are using lenders who loan based on 'asset performance' - just like what @Jeff Langley mentioned. 

However, it's also conceivable that you could be liable for specific performance (exceedingly RARELY used against a defaulting buyer because it's usually not worth the effort) or other penalties. 

She said property owners do not have to disclose that their property is historic and they can perform any updates they want on the property unless they received a grant that would invoke the "preservation restriction."

The risk just isn't worth any fee.For long-time, existing clients who need something for the lender, most firms have a boilerplate template that clearly states the scope of the services that they provide to the client, that they have not audited or examined the financials and provide no assurance, and that it is the lender's responsibility to perform due diligence, etc.

And that means companies need to have more lucrative offer to attract engineers from limited talent pool and that can boost salary.

My practice is to refer buyers to the websites listing qualified (InterNACHI or ASHI here in NM) inspectors and let them contact some to find out what inspections they perform, what special equipment they might use, how much they cost, are 2nd visits after repairs included in the cost and how far out they’re booking.The buyer books the inspections.Licensing is just going live here and so I will ensure buyers are given the opportunity to hire fully licensed inspectors.

Then boost that to $150 the week after.

While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, the stock market has averaged between 7%-8% returns and I would expect those same overall returns to continue in the future.

When you need the tenant to take action, always include a deadline and a consequence for failing to perform.

Get warranty/guarantee on the work performed.  3.