Based on my experience, this type of problem is a common occurrence, frequently because of a desire to get a deal closed at any cost, but it can also turn into a big deal.  

At least that is the law in Michigan and trust me, in Michigan it happens and you the property owner have to battle it out with the general contractor and 90% of the time the owner of the property loses.Always make them sign the waivers, I know its a royal pain, but trust me when it hits the fan, you will be glad.

Oh, & I'm a big fan of both Febreeze & Odor-ban.

Do other landlords perform frequent apartment checks?

New city, new job: I would rent there and save up your money until you know you will be there a while.Lastly, I am not personally a fan of condos.  

People refinance far more often and much more frequently than they think.  

If you asked me year before I got into real estate investing the thought of me changing a ceiling fan or building a deck I would laughed at you.

While I'm not a fan of turn-key overall, it's a very valid consideration when you are starting out. 

that's exactly why the city transferred them from downtown to Kensington of all sections, lol.the clinics that us taxpayers will be forced to pay for won't really cut back on the drug users. its basically giving them a clubhouse to get high at in various major cities. remember its not an orderly habit so even with the clinics(which will have rules) the users will still frequent the streets(panhandling etc) because they don't follow rules. that's the drug life and that's the reality of the situation.   

@Al Norman I am a big fan of Sherman Bridge Lending.