Do not cut any corner to make something look better.The more sales activity is probably where you want to be.  

We listed at 185, knowing we were pushing the limit, then cut to 175 after 18 days.

Having good relationships with the major brokers in the area helps you cut through the BS in their OMs as they will have more candor with active buyers and closers and people they have a relationship with than a single transaction seller.

Do not cut any corners to make something to look better.Just do what is average in that neighberhood.  

My easement hugs the edge of the front lots property line, but at one point it is a mere few feet from the edge of the house on the front lot. 

Our breakeven rent is nearly 30% lower than current rent so we have plenty of room to cut rent if needed.  

Bamboo can be controlled, is there a black plastic edging around the area that it is in ?

Like I said you get what you pay for and no one wants to cut corners or build inefficiently, but I think there must be ways to build cheaper. $65 a SF sounds nice, like the one member described.

However I know I can push UP the sale price and cut the repairs to just what is needed.

There are too many corners to cut when quick profit is the motivator.