In my experience communication will be very form based and system based.

What kind of effect would this have on rental prices for detached homes in the area?

While blunt it was effective and I used it to guide my own investing over the years.

Make sure communication between yourself general contractor and subs is abundantly clear on every single detail. 

@Kathy Schoppe - if you use the @ sign followed by the name it will tag the individual you are communicating with so that they are notified. 

It looks like you are seeing the effects of the whole no down payment stuff.

I know how to install the cameras and set up the network so it's cost effective for me.Any thoughts?

I feel your pain, some helpful hints are rinsing with cold water first to close the pores before more fiberglass gets into your skin, then soaking effected area in warm water and epson salt.

Effectively, my offer was 40% of the list price, and i justified it saying the repairs would be at least again the value of my offer.

Curious of what your most effective way of finding properties is?