Your action item is to find that small bank who keeps the paper in house.

The only items I have delivered to me are countertops. 

Then I would look even renewing some common wear points, like you would in any turn over if the items are aged, before renting it out. 

Your recycle bin will be next to a dumpster (like mine) and you will open the dumpster and see it full of recycle items that could have been put in the recycle bin....

We make the full scope of work, line item it, and have the contractor bid off of that, we control the wording.  

On the other hand, all of the analysis you put into evaluating the property may already include saving up for things like repairs or cap ex (I know cap ex is meant for big ticket items, but just saying).What would you do?

@Kyle J, I believe all you need is an addendum for each item  stating the change and have the tenants sign and date it.  

They deduct 10% a year from most appliances ($7,500 furnace, $2,500 AC) 15% from carpeting ($1,000).It is not unheard of for older homes to have an ACV for these items close to $0.

On the large-ticket items, a very valuable trip is going to see your local tool repair shop, and asking them for recommendations on brand, etc.  

,To expand a little on @John Errico's post, in most cases, a document or item you need - such as a transfer stamp, Certificate of Occupancy, etc. - is required in order for the closing to go forward.