Unless your state codes indicate otherwise applicants have no right to know why they are not accepted and giving a reason only gives them something to argue or defend.Landlords only need to inform applicants that they have not been accepted or that someone else more qualified has been accepted. 

If the tenant refuses to communicate then there isn't anything else you can do short of hiding out all day in a ghillie suit trying to sneak attack.That being said you could include a way in the 3-day notice to quit that provides a solution to the problem, or include a statement that indicates you wish to resolve this without an eviction.

It might give you and indication. 

Once they open my letter, I'll prove to them first hand how opening my letter is indication that it will help their business!

While I understand rehabbing is not without its hidden risks, I hopping to learn ways to identify the signs that indicate more repairs.

While I understand rehabbing is not without its hidden risks, I hopping to learn ways to identify the signs that indicate more repairs.

When looking at the electric meter, does CL200 and 240V indicate that the service coming into the meter is 200 amps and 240 volts? 

If this is your first private lender and they indicate they are willing to fund you it may be foolish to turn them down over a couple points.

Hire a expensive arborist to inspect and repair what damage they can and send a copy of the bill to the tenant with a note indicating the amount to be deducted from their deposit. 

Some things you didn't indicate that I think you should be considering:*How much more $ do you have to invest in repairs to get that extra $20K in value (the $75K figure) and extra $250/mo in rent?