Quote from @Jake Barrutia: It is totally acceptable, but you need to be conscious of a few things:1.

I'd highly encourage you to reach out to folks providing value to other people in the forums and see if they're accepting clients at this time.

I know some landlords who accept rental arbitrage and have properties with good profits; I can connect you with them if you're interested.

You can:* accept as is (or ask for credits)* demand the seller fixes it and gets town sign off* demand the seller rips it out (e.g. an illegally finished basement)In theory, these changes should be grandfathered in and aside from legitimate safety concerns (e.g.

We made a proposal to them to help grow in a better area and they accepted the offer. 

Offer Value Beyond PriceIn competitive or slow markets, creating value for the seller can tip the deal in your favor: Quick Closings: If you can close faster than competitors, this might persuade the seller to accept a slightly lower offer.

Hello all, I'm curious how much the HUD will actually pay compared to the 40th percentile rents posted on their site.I'm aware of the different amounts each tenant will cover in terms of their portion of the rent, but I'm not sure if the HUD will actually agree to my rent price.I've been taking the stated FMR for the bedroom count, and taking 20% off the number stated (to be conservative as to what the HUD will accept). 

I wouldn't accept this tenant. 

Hi All,My offer was accepted for a new property and I got everything right except the insurance.

If you move out early, the landlord can charge a fee even if you find an acceptable replacement tenant.