If so, I would not let them stay and make that a condition of the deal.

The market is likely to benefit from improving economic conditions, including rising household incomes and stable employment growth.4.

My main concern is whether a 9% interest rate is reasonable in the current market conditions given my credit score.

.)- View the general condition of each unit.

I have in my commercial LOI's that seller will pay me fee of X percent at closing, as a condition of closing.

Question from the other side, appreciate your help:House owner was trying to sell his house but didn't get good offers so he rented it out to me, we signed a lease and I gave him the security deposit.Later before move-in, the owner said the house was in a contingent sale which the owner cancelled but the buyer didn't and the buyer fulfilled his conditions and he wants to move forward with the saleWhat are my options as a tenant, move in date not reached yet and owner saying sorry go find another place to rent?

Myself being a small fish in the pond, I personally can't invest under such conditions. 

You mitigate risky applicants by rejecting them not accepting them with conditions.

Any suggestions - especially in regards to high value bills such as electricity during summer when air conditioning is on-  are highly appreciated. 

No matter the current market conditions.