I would also plan on a new furnace and (if applicable) air conditioner.As far as interior condition - I would not be surprised if copper pipes and electric wire have been stripped from the interior.  

Not suitable for DIY applications.

Mine has been saying application has been paid for a month now and still no payments!

@Jason WilliamsIt’s collected through withholding of 10-15% of the sales proceeds by the title company, closing attorney, or whoever party is facilitating the transaction.Yes it’s because the property is on US soil - see the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980.The tax rate on and character of the gain are the same as those applicable to US persons.

We have a few requests and want to establish one before winter hits pretty hard here :) Our current software (Buildium) doesn't offer any options except just applications.

It's an old law adage, Scott, but an applicable one here:  A Man Who Is His Own Lawyer Has A Fool for a ClientI get it, you want to save yourself the expense. 

I was advertising a rental near a marina and has so many scammy applicants, but one that always will stand out is someone who was trying to scam me to rent it to him so he could subrent it. 

Here's the verbiage:Manager shall collect and retain the following fees incurred or paid by Manager (as applicable) directly from the applicable tenant(s): monthly late fees, dishonored check fees, credit report fees, administrative fees (such as charges for early move-in), paying in multiple checks, key replacement, parking tag replacement, and lease modification expenses.Makes it sound to me as if they only have grounds to keep these if they pay them up front for some reason (which they don't).Thoughts?

I typically use the standard Virginia rental application.

This is handy to have for cosigners or references applicants provide as I can just send it to them saying so and so is behind on rent, please contact them or use the link below to resolve the delinquent amount by credit card.