All Forum Posts by: David Eisen

@Sarah Bancob

Do you know if there are any code violations on the building? When was the last time the state inspected the building and did it pass inspection?

I have a six unit building, in Florida, that I would like to submeter the water. Does anyone have suggestions on companies that could do that and whether it is cost effective for just 6 units. Thanks.

Brad, thanks for the info on the warranty. I will check it out. I will probably opt for option 2 and see what they say.

Tenants moved out end of July, and we spent part of August doing fixup. Listed mid to late August at 295K based on realtors recommendation. We got showings but no offers. So last week we lowered the price to 289K and got this offer. Zillow estimates value at 286K. So, I just have to figure on a counter. Thanks for the suggestions.

I'm selling one of my rental houses in Las Vegas. Listed for 289K. Got an offer for 279K with the seller to contribute 7k to closing costs and purchase home warranty plan for $695.00. Buyer would get an FHA loan. I want to counter. I'm thinking of 2 possibilities.

1. meet the price in the middle 284K and split the closing costs 50/50... $3500 each side. The home warranty would be negotiable.

2. hold firm with the full price 289K, and agree to pay the 7k in closing. I figure since buyer is going FHA, she's looking to pay as little as possible. 3.5% (FHA) for an additional 10k would only cost her $350.00, right? If I pay the 7k closing, it would save the buyer the hefty closing costs, but from my side, paying 7k in closing costs would be cheaper than paying 3500 in closing and losing 5000 for the lower sales price... total = 8,500 versus 7,000. I would get her to pay the warranty.

Am I looking at this the right way, or wrong way?  Anyone have some other negotiating tips?