Comparing this to oil or timber rights is comparing apples to hand grenades. 

We always make different exceptions for long term tenants due to what is considered normal wear and tear from a one year tenant compared to a 5 year, but cleaning isn't typically something we make exceptions for. 

Then, gather evidence like recent sales of comparable properties to support your case.

How does it compare to other options available to you?

Hi BP community - I'm an investor with 3 SFHs in the Nashville area looking to acquire my first small multifamily property (2-4 units).I'm trying to determine the best approach for the 25% downpayment, comparing using cash that is currently sitting in a high yield savings account to funds from a HELOC on one of my properties.

It would be based on the scope of work of the renovation that you're doing comparing for values in its as is condition and values after rehab 

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Best pay compared to cost of living.

I have found that the "value add" opportunities, with rent increases, renovations, zoning conversions, and other work needed, absolutely do take up more of your time compared to a more turnkey property - even with third party management overseeing the process. 

There's a good chance it may not even appraise for what the seller is asking if the seller really is asking for that much more compared to others just for furniture.