I let them know what I can make happen so they have a better time.That way you get a feel for how the service animal will affect your place without being offensive.

Structuring the agreement properly, outlining how profits will be split, who covers the rehab costs, and what the timeline looks like can ensure the seller feels confident in the process.

A lot of the basis of my position on this can be described as “gut feel”.  

They paid their portion of the rent.I have found a lot of investors bring their personal or political feelings into the investing conversation. 

Given their track record, I’ve been lenient because I feel for them and understand how hard it must be for their family (I also have their $1,900 deposit). 

Always have a clear exit strategy, whether you plan to rent, flip, or sell the property down the line.If you or your son are looking for more hands-on guidance, feel free to reach out directly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  

Maybe offer to split both labor and material costs, or at least find a way to make it feel more balanced.

Obviously if I intend to have a top performing STR in this market, my buy box will allow for a much higher max purchase price, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with shooting for the max if there aren't clear ways to beat these competing properties.

Run through some of the features you will need like setting up a property, moving in a tenant, receiving rent payments, and publishing online applications.Pay attention to which platform feels the best to you as you perform these functions.