Quote from @Kyle Carter: What about if I already have a rental, not with the home buyers program.

What attracts you to it, just the price?

I live in the greater Naples area.

It just so happens that a situation came up with family to do a private loan that will work for me at this time so I've paused working with Sal at the moment. 

You can cover the wire mesh with drywall patches (they tape on wall and across the wire, white/paintable, different sizes) as the wire mesh is what will prevent the rats from eating their way into the property (the covering material is cosmetic only).

@Vernon Welch II most tenants offering to pay their rent upfront are trying to compensate for negative qualification issues.NEVER override your screening process just because someone offers to pay several months upfront!

Hi Jonathan,Jay’s Fencing (209-847-3992), Elite Iron Fencing (209-968-6685), and Fletcher Fencing (209-662-8298) are solid options to get bids from and compare.I also offer consulting services to help clients navigate projects like this—whether it’s evaluating bids, ensuring the scope of work is clear, or helping you avoid potential issues during the process.

The deals I bring from clients are combination of off market and on market but most of the deal I bring happen becuase I am well know in the multi family community. 

The tenants, who were always good, fell on hard times and could no longer keep up with rent payments. 

The lower the price the more I would be willing to do some fixing up.