Lower your price, but never your standards.I would be a little more open to it if they pay everything up front, but that is an example of "lowering your standards."

Based on their website the standard payment for a 3-bed is $1,423 but that seems really high to me.

It was near midnight so I turn the water off so I can talk to him in the morning.

If you no longer feel the place is up to your standards, then cancel the lease (pay the penalty) and find another place.

The issue related to habitability is likely mold due to the water damage.

The house is not on a water.

I know you deduct the standard 1/27.5th of the improvement value, $200k. 

Purchase price: $65,000 This property was a classic grandma home that needed some TLC to bring it up to modern standards.

Wildfire risk is also nearly non-existent close to the coast, and haven't yet heard of hurricanes or tornadoes, but you will notice a tsunami sign or two..Electricity, water and general operating costs are surprisingly 'affordable.'

Not all people have high standards, or the skills, or the knowledge.