When I was listing and selling property full time, I always advised the seller to get estimates and negotiate a credit to the buyer;  it avoids so much stress, lost time, etc.Of course it is not always possible, depending on the repair--the lender may refuse to close prior to a certain repair being made.But whenever possible, I'd recommend  to credit the buyer and let them deal with it. 

Avoid the paralysis by analysis.

Education is everything in this business, and it will help you to avoid making very expensive mistakes.

Any areas in Palmdale I should avoid??

This does not bode well for other aspects of their business in my opinion.

@Lukas ParsonsAlso, whatever you do, avoid the large national banks for the HELOC.

I didn’t put that tenant in place and think it would have been avoided if I had.

I'm sorry to hear this is happening - this is the ugly part of our business, but one we can't always avoid.

Avoid short term capital gains?

S. that do not feel the need to regulate every aspect of your life.