What if a window is cracked?

BOA came and changed the locks, boarded the windows and put up signs saying BOA property, with a phone number. 

Currently I need some minor electrical work done and a new window installed, but it's always something different.

I can't get there every other day to remove snow or install the storm windows.  

If not are the windows vinyl or wood?

That puts the window of completion at 6-8 years from now.

And if you can, ask the tenant to just do something inside, along the windows, for example, because if your condo association  is anything like the three where I was on the board, you may get a letter about this if they find out and it is not allowed...they probably vary on decorations, and some are likely strict on outdoor decorations, others more lenient, and some may not act unless it is brought to their attention (like asking for a working gfci outlet for it)....

If the property has carpet, wood siding old windows etc., raise your annual repair and maintenance expense. 

It great to see some more local folks from Rochester getting active :D If you're going to be in the South Wedge area this season make sure to check out our window display at 732 South.  

The owner of the house has a seller-finance in place, still owes 135k for property.The owner also has 15k in back taxes on propertyThe owner has a personal loan of 5k for windows, which he wants us to take care of, if possibleHouse needs some touch up work and a new roof within a year, cost ~10kOwner said he will consider a short saleSo I want to minimize the amount of cash I put out for this property.