MERS has nothing to do with loan applications, and doesn't store any such info.

-Added a closet to the Mother-in-Law bedroom-Replaced the water heaterNow, I realize these items won't add tens of thousands of dollars to the value but am thinking of listing the house for $184,900 which is near the higher end of the market for this neighborhood; I think I could list it for $189,900 and still draw interest but I'd like to sell ASAP.

It's going to cover a lot of the basics on finding deals, rehab strategies, and other items when you are looking and executing a rehab/flip property. 

His labor would be at some reasonable rate like $25/hr.Or better still, come up with an entire list of pricing for work items and then get a 25% discount off those items from him. 

There are always kitchen items that are maintenance hassles. 

The fourth one we are under contract for $59k The seller had a offer on it a few months ago and the financing fell through so he had a inspection report and receipts showing all the major items completed.  

The neighborhood is a nice small area very close to schools, grocery stores, and a main road to drive to Colorado Springs.  

Also, if they were doing a price drop and the agent told his buyer about it, the price still should have been dropped in HUD home store and on mls.  

You can also set key word alerts for items or areas of interest, like " multi-family" or "Oklahoma". 

You just have to document each item with the amount withheld and do that very soon (ie within a week) after the person moves out.