Here is the proof, it is Fannie Mae's guideline but Freddie Mac's guideline mirrors Fannies on this issue.

The appraisal is usually issued for the benefit of the lender so you can play hardball and share that the lender will not release a copy of the report until after settlement (which does happen in some instances depending on the lender and their policies).

Just gotta do the math... but you also should include the lost space rent cost while rehabing and the mental/emotional torture going through the process of rehabing a mobile home. 

So far we haven't had any issue with the 3 day stay.

This property was built in 1920 and the wiring was ancient and fraught with issues.

We hired a plumber (that we have used for years) to fix a tub spout leak and toilet repair. They fixed the toilet with no problems. They installed a new cartridge for the tub but it was still leaking. Said they would ...

My questions span broad areas and as I continue to do my own research, I'd really appreciate any experienced investors and residents who can chime in:1) For those who have invested in Chicago and DFW, or moved from one to the other, are there any qualitative differences in the way homeowners approach rehabs, structural issues, expenses requiring insurance claims, or any other major overhauls that a newbie must account and budget for?

The tenant called me to explain that she has a medical issue and cannot pay next month's rent on time.

Not carrying water for State Farm here as I have plenty of issues with them but a slow leak is often not covered under any insurance policy. 

If they drop the issue, they were just looking for freebies.