(The seller has emotional attachments to his stuff).Your developer scenario reminds me of the contractor who installed the elevators at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.  

So much of it reminds me of doing my due diligence on a flip.

I don't have to remind them.  

I swear I thought he was joking, but reminded him whom he represented and made him promise and swear to keep his mouth shut.

I agree, if you are already getting top dollar why put more money in and not be sure if you could rent the units for the higher amount.I know the feeling because I bought a duplex and I have to remind myself it is an investment and although I live in it, I don't need to make it perfect.

I have a commercial mortgage through them that in fine print said something about possibly changing interest rate after 5 years even though it's a "fixed" loan.I asked about this and I remember them saying that they remind you of that time period coming up and you can usually talk to them about keeping the rate the same.

If they baulk, remind them they would at a minimum be responsible for rent and utilities until you get it rerent.

Chris,You remind me of this saying.

If it is a non slip tub I would probably say to her that she can split the cost now or at the end of the lease and remind her that damages she causes that are more then wear and tear will be charged to her.

Hey - its Mike here, just a quick reminder for you all you MA, RI and NHers.www.houseflippingschool.com/meetup.We will be holding our second House Flipping School MeetUp this Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Plymouth Radisson in Plymouth MA.At our first House Flipping School MeetUp, we had over 60 people - but this time we are in a smaller room...called the Mayflower Room,so space is LIMITED.So make sure you grab your spot ASAP.And this month's topic is a SUPER popular one, presented by some guy named LaCava.....titled:3 Little Known Ways to Flip Houses with No Money of Your OwnYou'll learn:How I structure ALL of my house flips (and my buy and holds too) with no money of my own and how you can do it too...The details on 3 house flip