You'll see if the carpet needs replacing or the refrigerators are from 1956.Another focus is items that have nothing to do with the physical condition of the house.

So, what the CF guys are arguing here is that what makes or breaks a half-million dollar + investment deal essentially boils down to the cost of a new refrigerator. 

So now on Feb 4th they want me to hire a professional cleaner, buy new refrigerator and hire an exterminator.  

You better tell them they can't have bookcases, large couches, refrigerators or anything else heavy.   

Unless it's a modern home, you can do fine with a standard white refrigerator. 

After the hardwood floor, it will need to be run under the dishwasher and the refrigerator any way. i always run the wood/ tile/ vinyl first then install the carpets - saves on cuts and looks better.

I would not place the refrigerator near an exterior door.

My friend has an old Coca Cola machine with the original compressor still running from the 50's, so refrigeration systems can have a very long life.

Stamp, with an ink address stamped on the back for return address, and a note that says something like,“Thank you so much for investing little bit of time with me, and I’m certain of the ideas we talked about regarding your house situation will definitely help solve the problem you’re trying to solve.Here’s an extra business card, and please scotch tape it to the refrigerator so you can find my number easily.Best wishes,Brian GibbonsInnovative Property Solutions LLC”______________________________________________ Now that we have the “image issue” out of the way we can work on the language.The language of building rapport How do you connect with the seller?

I put used stoves, washers, dryers and refrigerators in my units.