Originally posted by @Theresa Harris:@Kat Hughes  If the leases states they are included in the rent, then the landlord should have paid to replace it. 

Thanks for the encouragement @Don Harris.

Any distressed seller or Harry Homeowner is not usually interested in putting money and time in the place and do what you do, they just want to sell.You need to establish trust right off the bat, if you approach as just a regular guy and they learn that you intend to flip, you won't gain but probably lose trust and likely the deal.

Johnny Isakson that would raise the credit amount to a maximum of $15,000.Senate Majority Leader Harry M.

I found this document related to PA:http://tenant.net/Other_Areas/Penn/harris/pa-part2...Two paragraphs appear to relate to this situation:Under the new "implied warranty of habitability" law, the tenant's obligation to pay rent and the landlord's obligation to maintain habitable (safe, sanitary and fit) premises depend upon each other.

@Shante Harris I really like the encouragement and motivation.

@Justin Kane Yes those are all good questions to take into consideration.

Quote from @Theresa Harris: What about a metal fence? 

Here is a great study put out by Rice analyzing different areas of the city:https://kinder.rice.edu/research/neighborhood-gentrification-across-harris-county-1990-2016

@Theresa Harris Okay thanks!