I did some major rehab (new roof, windows, etc) and also have a tenant in place now.

New roof.

House was 17 years old all brick rnach house with Andersen windows, solid hardwood floors, gas heat, ceramic tile baths and a new 6 month old roof. 

It even had a bad roof but still qualified.

This is how its done.As a rental rehabber (for my own portfolio) I just need; a decent handyman who can do simple electtrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, fix leaks etc, an HVAC if I plan on replacing the system, a roofer if I need a roof (rarely), a painter, and a lawn guy to clean up the lawn.   

You remodeled it at some point and added a new roof and HVAC system and that was all in for 50k.

Ross:Here are my thoughts:1) "As is" basically says to me they do not intend to give a discount because you suddenly realized the roof needs replacing. 

Two of my rentals have some leaking from the ceiling in the rooms and don't see much actual damages on the roof itself.

I know in my tiny village three business owners recently received grants $100K (think they match) for outsideimprovements (windows, parking, roofing, patio)  Must be nice; that's what I want! 

My siding came from Georgia Pacific.My roofing was via GAF and Owens Corning, serviced by certain lumber yards and for big orders I could order line-time AT the production plant.