Ever had tenant to negotiate Rent before move-in?

[Jon K.]

Had a potential tenant/roommate once ask me to rent a room $250 bills paid. Laughable price, and a part-time job flipping fries could afford more than that. And, of course, the whole "they're making unreasonable requests before they even move in" thing.

That $250 ABP request made me giggle. That wouldn't even pay half the electric. Obviously a NO, plus a laugh.

Have you ever had tenants try to negotiate rent prices before moving in?

Would you ever consider lowering rent by any amount-- whether ridiculously low like I was asked, or, say, $20 off a month?