In 30032 there are 226 active listings (FMLS) and 179 in 30310. 25% have had price reductions in 30032 and 35% in 30310.

If you are not paying rent then doing that and carrying your own weight at home will relieve some of their stress. 

So my question to anybody out there is how much weight would a new HVAC have on the appraisal vs a used HVAC? 

The liability is too many "sticks," all the balusters that create a very cluttered look, as well as obstructing half of the lower story windows.So first, let's replace all those sticks with a material that is less visually obtrusive, emulates the architecture, is far more updated and hip, and affordable.https://youtu.be/SPKgdEqnR3QYou could also do a slightly more designed baluster at the second-floor front-facing landings to celebrate those entries and add interest.Wrap approx. the bottom third (or 36" to the railing) of the second-floor posts with 1x to give them more visual weight, and create a very simple capital at the top.At the very base of the stairs (ground level), create two simple but very LARGE newel posts, and if at ALL possible, cap each with a very clean-lined light fixture.

For example, what town is this because different towns have different rent control laws and if you have violated any of the rent control law they might be legally entitled to a reduction.

I am trying to figure out what the best thing to do for a friend is in the situation outlined below:Home Value $570kowed 1st mort $496k (current loan was modified and principal reduction completed for $100k reallocated in form of balloon payment at end of loan term)no 2ndarrears $30kIn process of going through bankruptcy, however, want to complete a lease with option to buy. 

Should I offer a rent reduction or something for my tenants for having to deal with no hot water for days?

I would say definatly NO to a rent reduction and see what they do.

You can offer them the tax depreciation (payable annually), the principal reduction (payed when you sell or refi), the cashflow, or the appreciation.

Find out techniques to convince them that even though I don't have some six figure some to bring to the table I'm not just some dead weight trying to leech off them.