They fit the bill of reasonable cost, decent turnaround time, helpful service, and they're great people to boot! 

Keep in mind we do not have known cost amounts for these repair items, and can just make estimates, and hope no other costly issues are uncovered after attacking some of the repairs.My question is, with our next interaction with the selling agent, should we:A) Ask for the major repairs be metB) Ask for a decrease in agreed upon price (without great idea of what the repairs will cost)C) A combination of both; settle with some repairs met, and a decrease in priceOur entire list is below: (keep in mind that I am not sure if all of these things need direct attention to get the unit rent-able, or if some items can be overlooked for now and deal with later as they become more of a problem)Repair List:Items that need attention before renting unit:Big Ticket Items:Install furnaceInstall all new appliancesInstall water heaterExterior electric power supply is damaged, needs repairInstall guttersNo termite treatmentNo gas meter, install newAttic decking has moisture damage, needs repairSmaller Repair Items:Install electric panel faceplate and secure exposed wiresTwo prong outlets (could not test), swap out, install GFCI where neededTrim tree limbs in contact with power linesMissing light cover under front entranceRepair kitchen windowsRepair kitchen sink leakRepair utility room leakInsulate atticSeal gaps in living room doorLoose bathroom faucetAdjust shower water pressurePatchwork performed in multiple rooms, walls are plaster on wood lathe- which I have been told can have asbestos issues once opened upDeferred Cost Items:Large tree removalTorn and missing roof shinglesSeal plumbing boots on roofRaised soffit under car portSecure electrical lines in attic, they run over attic stringers, not through them (necessary?)

But what do the unbiased boots on the ground say?

I could not find his name as a licensed broker in Ohio.Connecticut is not very far from Cincinnati so I always recommend a boots on the ground approach, meaning visit the place, meet your team members and get a lay of the land.  

It was fully occupied (Month-Month) tenant B (6 year occupancy) - had to boot them out for my owner occupied FHA 3.5% down loan.

It's hard to comprehend this but appearently there is this mortgage boot event that's causing the taxable event.

Essentially the investors boots in the ground.  

The area is not the worst or best, but someone could save money over the hotels in the area and have some privacy to boot. 

I seldom put inspection contingencies in, because I have management go over the place with a fine-toothed comb at the first showing- so I usually know what the problems are.

Profits can be split based on the percentage of equity contributed plus your time/effort in self managing and being the boots on the ground.