Hi Thomas Bernard You need local representation-Realtor, Real Estate Attorney or closing agent) Never ever send money directly to anyone for a purchase, don't even send a deposit until you secure an attorney or closing agent to work for you on your behalf to ensure that you are protected.

I would err on the side of caution to ensure that you protect the neighbors and yourself. 

Establish a screening criteria and apply it equally to all applicants to ensure compliance with Fair Housing Laws.

I was sorry to see her leave the unit however it was a very small two bedroom apartment and I understood her reason for leaving.I hold deposits for 45 days to make sure as I transition from one tenant to the next that the unit is truly in good condition and to ensure there are no outstanding water bills with Columbia City Utilities.

Took out some old plumbing once, got it on my hands, wiped it off, took the rest of the day off, felt like death warmed up.The key to getting bugs out of the property is ensuring that there are no holes in the house, eg plumbing fixtures, under the toilet, doors have proper sweeps that fills the gaps, electrical covers that cover the drywall, behind dishwasher, and so forth.

., the masonry chimney) to exhaust noxious fumes, I believe that they have an obligation to ensure the integrity of that which they're connecting to.  

I'm a very detailed oriented person, and the things I've learned/taught myself, I've always ensured are the proper (as in to code) way to do things.

Then 90 days later our attorney runs a search on the title to ensure it's clean & by that time you also get the Occupancy permit signed off.Nothing worse than a lien showing up after your contractor is paid in full & gone.

In that case, it would still be best to use a title company to ensure all the correct documents are filed.The final step is that when you sell, the lender will file a "release of lien" to remove the lien from the property.

Is there anything else I should ensure is agreed upon?