People are People; Tenants are Tenants - - something like a "Box full of chocolates".I don't like Section 8 because they takeover the terms and conditions of my lease.I am the owner / operator and Uncle  Sam can do as they please with HUD.  

Wood trim might need painted at some pointConcrete porch needs mudjacked which will correct pitch in roof overhangConcrete driveway could probably used replaced if I were sellingRear wood deck needs maintenance on pickets and railingRear sliding door might need replaced, needs inspectionGarage ceiling drywall has caved, remove/replaceBathroom mirrors need replacedBathroom toilet flushing mechanisms might need replaced5 years ago I removed all interior doors, baseboard, and painted interiorBaseboards and interior pre hung doors are sitting in the garage - need to inspect for damageKitchen appliances are all present and functioningBrand new garage door opener is in box in the garage, not installedBasement is unfinishedMaster bedroom is connected to what could be a 4th bedroom by framing/drywalling the connecting wall.  

I was also wondering if I had placed a bid through a buyer's agent with the listing agent company (with the backup box checked) and after that, HUD had reduced the listing price of the property, and I wanted to place another bid with another buyer's agent from a different company, if I would need to cancel that original bid.

Most big box store stuff is watered down. 

Fiberglass insulation absolutely has to go in tight with no gaps, meaning cuts around electrical boxes, wiring, ducting, etc.

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Now they get boxed in IE they need to close now in 5 days and everyone has turned them down...

All the big box stores have contractor counters that can give you discounts.  

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