Ensure you have an itemized invoice from the cleaner, which can help justify the deduction.Reasonable Deductions: Long-term tenants often leave normal wear and tear, so I recommend being lenient on minor issues.

(Foundation, etc)4) Black mold, asbestos, lead paint, other other costly repairs. 5) It need significant cosmetic repairs where the purchase price just isn't worth it. 6) They may have an odd layout of the rooms. 7) Non-compliant septic.8) Trouble with permits or tenants9) Listing agent has a poor or incorrect listing.

We are just starting to research and plan for a move out to the southeast somewhere, still in early planning phase. 

We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

We are bringing in brand new fully drywalled manufactured homes ranging from 3 bed/ 2 bath to 2 bed/ 1 bath.

We are accredited investors and real estate brokers, and we are in our 70's, and we live in Maui.

We understand that but frankly we are extremly reluctant to ablidge.

We are currently in a n escrow for a new home, our own to live in.

Quote from @Diyan Yap: Welcome Mark, we are both in Texas.What strategies do you know and have you found any deal yet?

We are paying cash to him every week or so when he sends bill.