Lights, appliances, and furnace all worked, good neutral paint, tile on first floor, carpet upstairs; couldn't test the plumbing since the water is turned off. 

If these are all in line with what your goals are for the property and you're happy with the estimated returns, then that'd be another green light for me to proceed. 

New lighting? 

When we pressed about what was so alarming, we were told our agreement mandated that the seller leave all plants, shrubs, trees, and landscaping in place, which apparently was ridiculous to that particular agent....even though this is boilerplate language and unless otherwise agreed, landscaping always is included.

Electrician miscommunicated with GC on where lighting was supposed to be, had to re-do at end of project when caught.

Assigning a contract can be done in the light of day under conditions where a license is not really necessary.

Says need to replace the toilet they would charge a percent of the price of the job@Brian MathewsWhat about recarpeting, paint, fix up a few wall, install a few lighting, repair a few cabinetHow would you classify these?

@Joshus Light  I agree with all the above contributors, especially Matt. 

Sellers will make their properties look very good in an attempt to pull one over on a potential buyer.Remember to include PITI, snow removal, landscaping, property management along with estimated annual maintenance costs (will be more for older buildings that are well kept).

Lighting and electrical ($600)6.