You may very well have bought a property that didn't have a clean title.

Someone had cleaned up the water & removed the ceiling's drywall but there is a lot more to do to get it back to the way it was.

Wow - sounds like we all had a bad experience with these gurus (seminars), I have to admit - gotta come clean, I still go to them when I hear them advertise on the radio.

If tenants are not collectible then clean and functional is the name of the game.

Had a unit like this.Tear everything out and Wash walls with TSP and 3 coats of Killz.Also clean the vents.

Ask tenant what was done prior to moving (on camera), carpets professionally cleaned?

So I bought a condo about a month and a half ago...something has been bothering me though.The seller's agent somehow snuck in a $200 "cleaning reimbursement" on the HUD document that I don't recall ever agreeing to.

However; to keep low costs, clean the tile and fireplace insert really good.

I don't see why I should need to get this signed by the seller, as they didn't tell me about the taxes, and provide clean title.I have a clause that reads:"Unless otherwise stated herein, or as otherwise provided on an inspection addendum attached hereto, Buyer shall have the option of inspecting or, obtaining at Buyer's expense, inspections to determine the condition of the Property.Seller agrees that in the event Buyer determines in its sole discretion that the Property is not suitable for its purposes, Buyer may withdraw this offer to purchase at any time, and the earnest deposit shall be returned to buyer, upon the sole demand of buyer to the title company."

If they are gonna keep it for the time being let them know to keep you in kind as you know it can take a while to clean a house out.