I was booted out of the International Physicist's Consortium because I theorized that the quantum wave length of cobalt 7 added to the instability of the linear mass of Wall Street's hyper volatility leading to the melt down in 2008.

And interns during the summer.

Maintenance wise, less issues and easier to repair (component swap).

I do know a huge component of their business was the cost of water.

 It sounds like it's legally a little murky but it's best to just have some internal records reflecting very strict criteria. 

I agree each property will have components of different age, but doesn't their estimate assume the best case of brand new components with a full remaining life?

With a real estate asset, the owner has the power to decide based on its performance, not an international cobweb of third party facilitators. 

I factor in the age of the components when I'm writing my offers.  

Builders warranty is also something that looks great for an investor. 1 year covers materials and workmanship2 year coverage on all mechanical/ electrical and plumbing 5 year leak protection internal or exterior infiltration 10 year structural Love to hear thoughts on buying new construction?

Some institutions have their own internal rules.