I negotiated HVAC repairs and home warranty to minimize risk or maintenance.

Our government encourages shopping around with different lenders, so if the credit report is obtained by multiple mortgage companies within a close time period---let's say a month, the effect on the credit score will be minimal.

I'm trying to improve my initial estimates before I waste an electritians time.

Contractors won't waste their time giving estimates so you can determine an offer price.

Custom blinds, new bedroom windows and minimal landscaping.

In the email rant, she stated shed send receipts for the dry cleaning/apt cleaning - and she'd pay the rent lesser the fees - she never actually sent the pics or paid.The damage was minimal - dust on shoes and a house plant.

The purpose of a trust is to shield assets and minimize estate taxes.

Hopefully she leaves with minimal damages and the deposit can be used to cover some of the lost rent.

Obviously, at first it will be fairly minimal. 

Don't waste your money resources, time resources as both are more valuable spent elsewhere!