You can make offers on 2-3-4 whatever number of houses, but don’t put down deposits on homes you don’t plan to buy. 

Regarding the home value, it's best to do what you can to get it fixed up.

If you knowingly rented a home with a small backyard to a tenant with a dog, regardless the size of the dog, wear and tear is going to come into play.  

Did you have a home inspection? 

Hey Allen, welcome, I am both an investor (mainly LTR) and realtor so I can give you a couple of tips if needed, especially within the Broward area.

@Matt McMackenHow much are the single family homes in Waterton?

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That is a bad thing and hurt the wallet and some people have lost homes due to this poor service.

Did you buy your primary home plus house hacking it?

My understanding is that the city wants to minimize the lead content of areas in a home that occupants have the most exposure to, hence the testing is on walls, window sills, and other painted areas.