The tenants never get to see the 1958 Porsche Speedster :)   The vintage car game is as fun as real estate, just appreciation based instead of income producing....

They are from California, Hawaii, and New York -- he will just say its BS and its better to "invest" in $200/mo. cash faux markets.

People who live free living high on the hog, premium cable, bigger TV that I will ever own, solid gold jewelry, mani pedis. 

For example, with conservative analysis as stated above, if listed at 85k doesn't work, but 78k does give me the returns I want, is it a major faux pas to say I'd be willing to consider for 74k and hope to negotiate to 78k or lower with a turnkey as I would the general market?

Maybe even look into some vinyl faux stone panels if they are cheaper so they don't stick outward from the wall / stairs.If you go too specific to a taste too it can turn someone off & have them think, 'well thats one thing I have to replace' that is not my style

I just had an offer accepted on an old (vintage ~1910-ish) house in Salt Lake county and am looking for an inspector who's familiar with the things to look out for.

You may find yourself buying a new TV and jewelry for Mr.

I am a vintage motorcycle collector...

The risk of replacing their mothers priceless jewelry hidden in the bottom of the half used coffee can and their $10,000 safety fund in the box of old papers you threw out is not worth it.   

Savvy tenants aren't going to just believe you when you say it will be cleaned and painted and in pristine condition and available on the day it's supposed to be - when they are stepping over someone dirty laundry.And, they won't feel comfortable looking inside closets or the garage, etc.And, there's the potential liability of your current tenant claiming some expensive jewelry disappeared during your walk-throughs.I know the idea of having to eat a month's rent in-between tenants hurts, but I truly believe you get better tenants, who will not be as likely to cost you in problems, if you clear out the last one, get the unit in beautiful show condition, then start showing it.