They should consider visiting the property before purchasing it, or at least request extensive pictures of the home, including all the rooms, the roof and major appliances.Research the local market, too.

It's much easier to put in carpet and, if the future buyer requests it, change it to tile later.

Im afraid i've past the point to request the home be clear of tenants by the time I take over?

I sent you a colleague request. 

On average, how often do your tenants contact you to fix something? 

If it goes to the court, the request for the tax sale surplus is done within the tax sale case foreclosing the right of redemption. 

And in the inspection the sellers took care of all the work that I had requested.

Request a copy of the orders.

But I do get a lot of requests for meetups, and charging a fee helps winnow that to people who are serious.  

Just PM me with a message (not just a Colleague Request).