.#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

I'm guessing there's a burst pipe, a leaky bathroom fixture or a leaking hot water heater above that ceiling (could be a leaky roof, but seems too localized for that).

.#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

The usual surface remodel stuff you'll have no problems with (painting, new fixtures, appliances, flooring, cabinets, etc.) but once you start altering floorplans or moving electric or plumbing, it's generally smarter to get the permit (unless it's for your own house and you don't care about the resale value and are comfortable with the risk).Also remember that while this stuff pertains to the county and state rules, individual HOA's also have their own rules and some require that all work be done permitted and/or by licensed contractors. 

But I get it... more money is not everyone's cup of tea.

May need to taken it down to the stud, remediate electrical hazard, get all the additions and alterations brought back to code or demolished, possible asbestos abatement, lead paint remediation, water fixture upgrade to the new code.Estimates from a couple of contractors run anywhere from 150-200K to rehab this property.

light fixtures. 

My brand will be built around transparency, integrity and I will NEVER complete a deal that is not a win win win, and my sellers will know that.Since you are in Charleston, if you're open to it, I'd love to maybe meet for a cup of coffee (my treat :) ) and pick your brain, maybe run my business model by you.

You can't use the pet deposit if the human's deposit didn't cover their damage to walls and fixtures. 

CASH FOR KEYS AND POSSESSION AGREEMENTThis agreement is made this _____ day of ____________________, 20_____ between ________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Owner/Landlord) and Occupant/Tenants______________________________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Occupant/Tenant).Occupant/Tenant is currently residing at _________________________________ ____________________________________ a property that is currently owned by the Owner/Landlord.Occupant/Tenant agrees to FULLY vacate the premises on or before ______/_______/_______.Occupant/Tenant agrees not to vandalize the property, or to remove, allow the removal, or damage in any way, the fixtures, appliances, copper or any other part of the property.Occupant/Tenant agrees to remove any pets or any kind of animals entirely from the property by departure date.Owner/Landlord agrees to pay Occupant/Tenant the sum of $__________________ upon completion of the terms of this agreement and inspection by Owner/Landlord or Owner/Landlord’s agent.Owner/Landlord agrees payment will be made immediately upon satisfactory inspection, and that payment will be made directly to Occupant/Tenant.All parties agree that this agreement is null and void if Occupant/Tenant does not meet the terms of this agreement and Owner/Landlord can file an eviction action as allowed by law.This Agreement shall not be binding unless and until all parties that occupy or claim any interest in the premises have signed this Agreement.DATE____/_____/____________________________________ _____________________________Tenant/Occupant Signature Owner/Landlord or Agent______________________________