But if the contract is non-assignable and the buyer wants to cause trouble then technically they could throw a monkey wrench if they wanted to. 

Some have suggested the pandemic has caused the low inventory in housing, but with interest rates so low and houses selling above asking, why would any homeowner not want to sell during this time?

@Sixto Moralez  It's not clear to me from your post where exactly the water was leaking, but are you saying the tenants noticed the water leaking in a place that was causing damage yet they failed to notify you for an entire week? 

The house has known repairs that are needed from tenant damage. 

It is damaged on inside selling for $20,000.00 bank walk around outside evaluation says value is $90,000.00.

And don't forget to get rid of the tree that damaged the pipe to begin with... especially if it's close enough to the house to have the roots run under the slab of the house. 

I agree with all except the last set which would cause damage...and likely a call to the police.

But, you need to make sure if you have an interested party, you get them to pay the damage deposit and sign the lease asap.

Don’t go with a contractor you “feel” comfortable with and really like their personality, cause they can end up being the friendly guy who steals your money.

Obviously, you need some damage coverage in case of a fire, for example.