If you've agreed to repairs in writing, the seller has a legal obligation to complete the repairs prior to closing.

Where are you getting the list 6-12 weeks prior to auction?

Temporary signs, except temporary signs advertising an event may be placed up to 30 days prior to the event advertised.

Below was posted prior to your above post.

I wouldn't be surprised that they are good applications and possibly long term tenants.Your first impression prior to receiving an application usually will determine what type of tenant you can expect.

I did a little research and it looks like there are instructions online on how to re-set it.

It's harder to catch the tire dumpers as there generally isn't any indication as to where they came from.I have instructed my PM to let the tenants know there are rewards offered for information leading to the identification of anyone dumping garbage or littering on the property.

Make sure everything is planned prior to subs arriving.

There are other threads explaining the relationship you must have with the investors prior to presenting the opportunity to them.

This 200K unit was rented out by the prior owner, but I would verify the CC&Rs just in case.