I'd have to invest around $5,000 in new windows and some other capital, improvements like bathroom improvements, paint and texture.

So, I tried to help the situation by getting a contractor to go replace the floor and remodel the bathroom so that the house is nicer for her.

One bedroom (the master) and the upstairs bathroom, have no heat whatsoever though so space heaters have been used for them in the past.

I'd have to invest around $5,000 in new windows and some other capital, improvements like bathroom improvements, paint and texture.

Ask your lender if there’s a discount at 25 or 30% (assuming 20% is required.)It used to be “dumb” to put down more than required when rates were 3%. 

My initial thought was looking into the best approach (if any) with this lender to get one of these two specs at a discount which would get one of them off their books.

The property is listed for $259,900 and needs new floors and updating to the kitchen and bathrooms.

I’ve periodically had tenants at the Multis offer to “help with the landscaping” in exchange for a discount on their rent.

We added value by re-doing the whole house, installed vinyl floorings, rebuilt 2 and a half bathrooms, re-painted the whole house, replaced all the hardware in the house, installed new lighting, ceiling fans, re-painted the kitchen, and completely remodeled the upstairs.

This was a major rehab ($160K) and I've already discounted the price $40K from ask.