Chicago  SF  were I live LA seattle etc.. it will keep fender benders to a minimum and now the ladies can put on their make up driving to work with out ramming into cars in front of them. and it will solve the dangerous texting habits..

The landlord is in violation of city code which states that "No basement may be used as a habitable room unless floors and walls are impervious to leakage of underground and surface run-off water."

I manage a team of analysts in my day job, I find it easier setting expectations early and holding them accountable vs. being easy going first then trying to go strict once bad habits are formed....

There are lots of formats and books on rehabbing that include tons of estimating forms and calculators.I want to add, however, that repair estimates is vital and learning how will be a huge part of the buying/renovating process if you plan to continue.

No matter your RE strategy,building your team is of vital importance.

I have gotten into the habit, however, of leaving a bottle of the same home insect perimeter spray that I use on my home and tell them that it works well for me.  

For me this is the real power of investing in Amsterdam.For an out of country investor it is vital to have a good person and or company to do this for you, it has to be as passive as possible.

I gave you my personal cell phone number, and devoted an entire day to touring your properties with you when you visited Detroit.The property you're referring to had been so badly mismanaged by your previous manager that when we took it over, it did not even meet the minimum legal standard for habitability.

If yes - were they made to make the unit habitable?

I have no earthly idea, why (other than old habits from residential investing) you would HAVE to disclose the source or seasoning of your down payment if the lender does not require that you do so.