Buying, I sometimes do two, one at contract and one a few days prior to close, agents dump bleach in for a good test.If you bump into a shared well or septic, make sure there is a well/septic agreement as to maintenance and upkeep that has been filed for record.

@Will Wu - I may have admonished you prior for hitting her hard, however you are now "in play" on this deal until either: 1) the property changes hands with another buyer, 2) seller informs you that your offer is not accepted 3) you decide to walk.This being said, you're just frustrated because this is not progressing along your choice of a timeline.

George:  I can't find our prior post regarding Lake Havasu City, but here is some information on summer vacation rentals. 

To build trust and a good reputation, most crowdfunding platforms are being very careful to adequately vet investment sponsors prior to allowing them to post they're deals.

I'm not one to generally take to heart what other people say that are either a) not in my shoes or b) don't have words of wisdom from prior experience but I've been running into this a lot.  

I doubt you'll get it, though.In the future, you MUST draw out your partnership agreement prior to getting into bed with someone.

Usually the lein holder of the note will be there to bid what is owed against the note to protect themselves and in this real estate market it MAY be a more profitable route to let the bank foreclose, cure all other liens, and then negotiate with them without the risk of getting in a bidding war on a property that you usually can't walkthru to inspect prior to bidding.

I expect $0 in maintenance costs for the first year or two.But, if I didn't do that remodel prior to renting, the first tenant may find lots of deferred maintenance issues, and the first year of maintenance expenses could be 25% or more...

all cash, you prior service?

It needs no work, I had sellers do repairs prior to COE.