New mold resistant sheet rock and proper ventilation (we crack the top of the window when showering and run a dehumidifier) will work well 

When it comes to age and real estate, we often make quick assumptions.Older Investors: They’re seen as slow, set in their ways, and resistant to new technology.

Stain resistant and not so light it will show every spot.

That's why it's not selling.In most markets, your Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) to a seller should be no more than:        MAO = (70% * ARV) - Repairs - Wholesale_Fee        MAO = (0.7 * 290K) - 40K - Wholesale_Fee        MAO = 203K - 40K - Wholesale_Fee        MAO = 163K - Wholesale_Fee               - OR -        MAO + Wholesale_Fee = 163KSo, you'd need to get this under contract with the seller at under $163K to make any money at all as a wholesaler.At $200K you're NEVER going to get any interest from experienced rehabbers.This is also why you probably got no resistance or pushback from the seller.

Your PMC may be taking the path of least resistance and unintentionally (hopefully not intentionally) taking advantage of you.When it comes to maintainenance, our company's mantra is, "maintain to the neighborhood"!

There are products out there that are very wear resistant, water resistant, etc. 

Implementing risk mitigation measures like fire-resistant materials, updated electrical systems, and security systems can help negotiate better rates.

Some fabrics are animal resistant more than others , and some are so delicate that you're going to have problems with them quickly .

Lots of wrinkles in co-living and a lot of hesitation and resistant to change from a financing perspective but can be a solid investment strategy especially in today's environment!

I did resist the $40K "partnership" package that follows on as I would rather put that $40K into another building.