I fully intend to continue utilizing their services in the future.

If they refuse to sign, there is a checkbox for the Landlord to indicate that and document the date you provided the information.https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/Docx/landl...My future leases, I'm going to offer this up BEFORE the lease signing.

I can refinance when rates drop in the future. 

I am wanting to start real estate investing to become financially free in the future.

Inspectors always make things sound really bad, that's their stock in trade.

The building stock is like all the other Chicago urban core burbs, so expect lots of 1950's and 60's construction with galvanized pipes, flat roofs, boilers and outdated electrical.

If the answer is another investor & you reasonably believe it will be an investor for the foreseeable future, you may want to reconsider whether it is a SF home you want to own as a rental.

Since retiring 7 years ago I’ve been fortunate to be able to take the time to really think about what future goals that I have for myself and my family and I'm now ready to embark on a new adventure in real estate.

Deals with approved ADU plans are especially attractive because they offer a higher return and flexibility for future buyers, making it a prime investment opportunity.

You presented a perspective I had completely overlooked.Would you still recommend negotiating a lower purchase price vs cashier's check on closing given that we're in a higher income tax bracket and thus capital gains tax could come into play in the future?