After an inspection we replaced the roof, downstairs flooring, upgraded electrical and plumbing, painted kitchen cabinets, glazed kitchen counter and bathroom shower tile, cleaned the remaining carpet, and painted the entire house.

I know the risk, even with a good screening process, of replacing a tenant. 

During this all major systems(plumbing, HVAC, electrical) will be updated and replaced.

The internet has its place for information, @Darryl Smith, but it will not replace face-to-face relationships.

The outside has definitely seen better days, Wood sidings need at least a new coat of paint, perhaps need to be replaced completely, but it can wait some years. 

If the roof was done when the masonry company arrived then then the masonry company, if it was not because they were expecting the chimney to be replaced then the roofers. 

And, after I ranted like I did have to say, credit and currency make our world a much better place, no matter some of the shenanigans that go along with it.Scope creep...Please comment on if the general contractor who replaced the roof on comp #3 was licensed and insured when they did their work, please include a copy of that license, the insurance, and that general contractor's birth certificate, and please have it back to me by 3 pm, or fire and brimstone will erupt.

Light Fixtures: Wipe down all light fixtures and replace burnt out light bulbs.

A year's worth of medical payments due 30 days after hospitalization).Billionaires don't have to worry about a hot water replacement in January, costing you $800.

/month, but doesn't want to wait for the rehab to be completed and/or his investment cash not being enough1 - Use Cash Partner #1 to buy and rehab2 - Cash Partner #2 replaces CP# 1, and CP #1 gets a much higher return than required.