Let the neighbors know you value the community and have high standards, so you would welcome a call if they see or hear of anything problematic.In preparing a property, we focus on safety items first.

-Added a closet to the Mother-in-Law bedroom-Replaced the water heaterNow, I realize these items won't add tens of thousands of dollars to the value but am thinking of listing the house for $184,900 which is near the higher end of the market for this neighborhood; I think I could list it for $189,900 and still draw interest but I'd like to sell ASAP.

It's going to cover a lot of the basics on finding deals, rehab strategies, and other items when you are looking and executing a rehab/flip property. 

His labor would be at some reasonable rate like $25/hr.Or better still, come up with an entire list of pricing for work items and then get a 25% discount off those items from him. 

There are always kitchen items that are maintenance hassles. 

The fourth one we are under contract for $59k The seller had a offer on it a few months ago and the financing fell through so he had a inspection report and receipts showing all the major items completed.  

It can also be used to help visualize any long lead time items that have to be purchase ahead of time.

You can also set key word alerts for items or areas of interest, like " multi-family" or "Oklahoma". 

You just have to document each item with the amount withheld and do that very soon (ie within a week) after the person moves out.

I use coupons on every single purchase I make from Lowe's not including when an item is exempt from the coupon.