Because after a blanket statement like yours above, the truth translates to : They don't...so they won't...so they can't....and Rehab, how can you make the assumption that 'future dollars' is not savings, especially with people who simply will never get out of debt due to the refinance pain every 3-5 years we are trained to do now?

With a new tennat you never show flexibility that translates directly into the appearance of weakness.

Given you are someone that comes down hard on people all the time in wholesaling discussions about putting in BS clauses to get out of contracts (at least there IS a clause) or negotiating more with the seller when they can't sell it for the agreed price I'd think that would translate into other contracts as well.Of course the common sense approach is that, as these crappy tenants realize, there isn't much that can be done if they move.  

Spending money to replace or upgrade existing services that are functioning and will not directly translate into a rent increase is not fiscally wise operation in this business.

It's the script for "&" that did not translate properly, possibly because of the font used or something. 

When I design or build for clients, I spend a good amount of time discussing the concept of costs and how often times a low first cost does not translate to overall value and can lead to added costs down the road. 

Each sponsor vying for investor money claiming that their deal is great, that “their underwriting is conservative, that they have X amount of experience which will translate into success for you.”But the transparency behind all of this is limited and often times risks, weaknesses, and aggressive assumptions can be found which a passive investor might not see. 

That reduces his risk which might translate to better terms.  

Or can you say something to the effect of, "please call with an english/spanish/arabic speaking translator?"

Translating that into a dollar loss you can decide what premiums are worth.