With option 3, if I waited a year between lot sales, would that satisfy any timeline or intent issues?

Also you could potentially have recoverability issues down the road if it were to default

I believe the water issue is coming from a leaking hot water tank and moisture from a leaking sink that was never fixed. 

And I help her as well since I own most of these homes so license issues dont come into play my personal license is a Brokers license in California whence i came from. ..

-For instance, if you don't follow legal timelines, you can be fined treble damages:(The other potential issue is being able to PROVE to a judge that the tenant caused the damages you charge them for. - So, where is the tenant's MoveIn Checklist? 

Issue is rates higher and terms are worse. 

I am currently having an issue with my landlord, and when I searched for the answer the bigger pockets forum was the first to show up so I am posting my question from the perspective of the tentant, but also so when I do buy my first rental I have a better understanding of things.With that being said,I live in an SRO.

I found a few handymen to go deal with all the issues.

That being said, it might cost you a little more than subbing each trade out but you're likely to make up for that cost on the sale and the time you save by working within established relationships.If there are any major issues with the project you're looking to take on you'll want to take pictures if you can so you can send them in advance so any contractors can bring the necessary tools to assess the scope of work.Take a quick look at the materials you're going to need for the site either on Home Depot or Lowes or something similar so that you know roughly what the cost of materials is going to be.

@Sam Wilson good to hear your experience with HML as I'm currently looking and glad they stepped up to resolve the issue for you.