Can you give a quick overview on getting rid of bed bugs... specifically, Is there a reliable DIY remedy for vacant units and/or for occupied units? 

But If I knew they were going to so quickly change their minds, maybe I would of done a little less fun ;-) YOLO!

If they do, then to close on time you and the seller are very quickly going to have to agree to whatever the lender wants in exchange for being willing to doing an escrow holdback at all, which fancy language aside is basically ransom money in an amount greater than the estimated completion cost, to be released once it's complete (ransoms only work if the thing held ransom is worth more than the thing you want).

If you don't have a decent lumber yard/big box store near you then materials are probably a bit higher, but labor might be cheaper.Just a quick google came up with this.

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Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Do you do quick books and/ or do you recommend something else?

Do you do quick books and/ or do you recommend something else?

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A quick and simple evaluation tool is this.