It's already got access to city water and sewer.

When viewing the house there seemed to be major water damage from the top floor.

Here in Texas renters typically pay for everything - all utilities- water, heat, hot water ect.

You may need to signup for his newsletter to get access to it. 2) The contractors I work with are paid when the job is completed unless it is a very large job in which case we agree to installments...never more than 1/3 up front. 3) I usually have the bulk of the materials delivered by Lowe's or HD, it makes it much easier than making a bunch of runs to and from the store...just make sure you do a quick look for damage on anything that is damage prone. 4) I would say either would work but this is out of my expertise.

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Notes can be assigned without recourse if that is the plan, the future borrower can sign with recourse, that blows that purchase money note stuff out of the water and avoiding the promise to pay is NOT a ploy to employ.

Landlord would try to extract(deduct) for at least something(keep in mind, there is no damage).mail When asked about the key to the mail box, landlord, who do not live at the place said he is "not going to give a key to tenants(?)

I can make those decisions with an email or access to the following information.The address of the housePictures of the following Kitchen Bathroom(s) (tub, vanity and floor) Roof (reasonably closeup) Front View Rear View Furnace AC Hot water tank Window, typical of the majority in the house Garage door Fireplace Driveway/Sidewalk Garage if free standing Main electric panel Anything wierd, or destroyed that is not on this listSome rehabbers may want comps, I run my own.

Its a 2700sq ft brick colonial... what we know is there are foundations problems, mold on third floor and in basement, water damage on first and second floor, needs a roof, kitchen, windows.

What about other routine stuff like the refrig or water heater goes?