If there have been a few months of late payments though, that definitely warrants having a deeper conversation with the current owner.If the owner doesn't know much about the cause of their tenant's late payment situation, go directly to the source and have a friendly conversation with the tenant and introduce yourself.  

I am realistic about the market when making offers and do not just low-ball everything unless it is warranted.

The more I think about this, the more I wonder if you should just get a quote/ assessment from a Contractor just to be sure you are not overpaying or to reassure you that the replacement is warranted. 

The damage by the outgoing tenant was not that extensive to warrant all the upgrades.

I have a friend right now where the sheriffs dept can't issue a warrant to the contractor because they can't find him.

@Sara Emmanuelle Dube too often, sellers of "turnkey" properties do this:( The way to address it is by having the seller personally sign reps & warrants, making them liable for this.

Complaints may be made by RMAI Members and non-Members.Investigations: The following shall apply to Ethics Committee investigations:The Ethics Committee shall afford a Member a reasonable amount of time to respond to Ethics Committee inquiries and to indicate why disciplinary action is not warranted before any recommendation is made to the RMAI Board of Directors.

If you can do 5%, there are more options, albeit they will be limited as well, as many Miami condos are non-warrantable.

Dear Tenant: Upon further consideration, since the quality of the well water was due to Mother Nature and I took immediate action to rectify the situation when informed, I do not feel that compensation is warranted.

Tenant stipulates, represents, and warrants that Tenant has visually examined the Premises, and that it is, at the time of this Lease, in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean, and habitable condition.