The only nice things in Elmira is the food at the dive bars.

Key: cleanliness, keeping food contained and not leaving pet food out, exclusion (blocking holes where rodents can enter), keeping vegetation away from the building.If it becomes a serious problem or infestation, then call in the pros.

Too much of our food is coming from Mexico, not only fruits and vegetables but also beef.

If there are clear signs of negligence (kid throws down, paper towels, food, fats) then you can get the invoice from the plumber with the notes and present it to them. 

Renting by the room makes it a lot, lot harder to allow pets.

One of my pet peeves in listings (AirBnB/VRBO and MLS) is listing as a 3BR when it's a 2BR + loft.

Single guys no pets.

Just food for thought if you cannot find one in that direct vicinity. 

He can't loan you any part of the 3.5% down and you can get seller contributions to cover closing costs, etc.Just food for thought...

or "most properties don't seem to allow pets, but i plan to allow them, so how much do you think we can bump the rent for that?"