Maybe offer to pay the rent in two installments half on the 1st half on the 15th?

You need to investigate floor tile installation. 

Hi folks,I just wanted to pick the brain of HVAC professionals out there regarding microwave vents for my rehab projects in Philadelphia, PA.I have one of my GC saying we need to install microwave (with auto fan) vent that run from the appliance to outside.

But before you do, make sure the previous owner put in place the proper reinforcement in the ceiling to safely install a ceiling fan.

It sounds like your seller needs to learn about Monetized Installment Sales.

some floor joists are saggingstoops need to be regroutedgrounds need to be cleaned upGFCI outlets need to be installed since it is currently old 2 wirepaint the outsideother than that, not much needed, just needs some elbow greasePlanning to do most of the work myself 

As I add additional rental properties to my portfolio I'm thinking about whether or not I should have security systems installed.

They also recommended we have a basement company come in and really seal up the basement, and this would include digging around the house to install pipes to help water flow away from the house; $10-15k.They also found a small amount of mold in the basement, and a good amount of mold in the attic; approximately $4,500 to remove.To top it all off, they noticed that there had been a fire in the basement; the subfloor above is black/charred. 

Besides, I know almost no one who is doing what they thought they would at 17, or even 22.PS: maybe a college education would lead someone to actually read the paragraph at the top of the forum of what a category marked DIY is about, and not post twice about life decisions in a construction forum.

I have a carpet guy that can get carpet installed in less than a week, because I buy all my carpet from him.