My buyers have said the same thing about places, and what it has come down to is price.

I think presto patch is exactly the same stuff as fix-it-all. 

If it is not that date, then for sure it would be before the Court confirms the auction sale (that is usually very quick after like a day or two.)  

I continue to educate myself every day. 

You buy the house for "a deal" and then someone comes and buys that deal from you, pays you a spread, and doesn't realize they could have bought it for your deal, ten days earlier?

I've started Partner program with Peter 10 days ago.

That is the best option or simply ask your neighbour (and get it in writing) that you can put the fence in the same location.

My business partner and I did this same thing a couple years back.

With a management portfolio of about 300 we get about 10 maintenance requests a day, this is much more difficult to manage on your own.

If the repair process requires painting the whole thing, which it may need to look good- I'd optimistically put the lifespan of a professional/specialized 2-part (epoxy or urethane) tub/surround (or tile paint) etc- paint job, with above average prep work at ~3 years.. a "high quality" tub respray like this will cost just as much as a brand new tub, and touching up/blending a spot repair is specialized, expensive work as well. but yes I agree with the other replies either way -(unless, *perhaps* there is already easy access from behind etc to get to the repairs and inspect flooring etc without taking tub out)- it makes sense to rip it all out so you can address any potential water damage, and overall there is no reason the resulting new unit shouldn't cost aprox the same ballpark as the repairs .. and new of course will look much better with a much longer lifespan.