To answer your question more directly, the front door, the foyer, the front yard, kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathroom appearances, custom closets.  

Section 34.03(a), Tax Code, is amended to read asfollows: (a) The clerk of the court shall: (1) if the amount of excess proceeds is more than $25,before the 31st day after the date the excess proceeds are receivedby the clerk, send by certified mail, return receipt requested, awritten notice to the former owner of the property, at the formerowner's last known address according to the records of the court orany other source reasonably available to the court, that: (A) states the amount of the excess proceeds; (B) informs the former owner of that owner'srights to claim the excess proceeds under Section 34.04; and (C) includes a copy or the complete text of thissection and Section 34.04; [and] (2) regardless of the amount, keep the excess proceedspaid into court as provided by Section 34.02(d) [34.02(c)] for aperiod of two years after the date of the sale unless otherwiseordered by the court; and (3)regardless of the amount, send to the attorneygeneral notice of the deposit and amount of excess proceeds if theattorney general or a state agency represented by the attorneygeneral is named as an in rem defendant in the underlying suit forseizure of the property or foreclosure of a tax lien on theproperty.

Since the court date was in two weeks I was planning on putting in the contract that the price was "contingent" on what the outcome of the suit will be.

IF they slam the door in your face because they're not listening to what you're actually saying--then you can walk away and not before.If, however, they actually listen politely explain the situation:You had reason to be interested in 123 MAIN ST because you're an investor.Yahoo 1 appeared to have the property under contract... show them a copy of the contract and Yahoo 1's email.Then tell them you got suspicious when he didn't have keys to the place.

You can figure out their rental history from public records using beenverified.com and/or your local court websites.I usually just do the latter; If they don't have any rental judgments or a criminal record then that is usually a good sign and if they do then you might want to think twice.

In Alabama, individuals can represent themselves in court. 

By the way, Kevin will be speaking there and appearing on a panel!  

In effect, just because you pay them on a 1099 / independent contractor basis, doesn't mean that the courts or WC commission will agree.

Your lease will have more or less depending on your needs.Steam Cleaning: I require the tenant to professionally steam clean the carpet upon move out and provide the Landlord with receipts.Professional Cleaning: Tenant is required to return the house in the manner such that it appears to be professionally cleaned.

There also appears to be potential still in NoVa.