New windows/doors and wind resistant siding as well because it's a drafty house in the winter/storms, which I can also agree with. 

For that reason, I'm so hesitant and resistant on getting PM, I just feel like I would never see my money come in! 

Hi Alvaro,If you add or extend any electrical for the new kitchen, they may also make you bring the electrical system up to code regarding AFCI/GFCI, Tamper Resistant electrical outlets, etc...You might want to talk to an electrician about that cost also.Good Luck!

Medical real estate has historically been recession-resistant due to the fact these properties provide the ‘room and board’ for healthcare tenants delivering a basic necessity for their communities, healthcare.

Make the rent so cheap they can't resist and tell them they can literally destroy it. 

An expert (2 actually) tells you some solid advice and you resist it.I am telling you, IT DOES NOT MATTER!

Even as a landlord, resist the urge to wander anywhere but where you need to be doing work. 

I like that you didn't neglect the foundation...so many owners try to rehab in spite of the crawlspace then have problems down the road.Recommendation: Try to avoid steel shims on a pier and beam home, rot/insect resistant cedar shingles are preferred:- allows for more precise leveling- can be easily installed without over driving thicker shims and creating humps in flooring down the road.Congrats

I'd rather start high and work down in $25 increments than sell myself short What I think will happen:  Although I think $2000 is a fair price I believe there is a psychological resistance to that even round and perhaps large number. 

How do I arrange access to property for my contractors prior to closing if the current owner is resistant?