There are so many things you can get in exchange for a lower compensation price;a change in zoning (to a higher density), elimination of setbacks and landscape buffers, a reduction in parking requirements, a change in land use for taxation purposes, a reduction in stormwater requirementsan increase in building height restrictionsthe list goes on and on.

Generally speaking you'd want major things taken into consideration and anything that makes the property unsafe/not liveable.You're better off taking a price reduction or making sure they use a vendor you have chosen.

For our property, we were able to negotiate a significant reduction on our initial offer after the results of the inspection...Good luck!!

Ask for a price reduction?

For example, option 1 is the rent reduction above, option 2 is the other apt you mention, and option 3 is let her out of the lease.The benefit of spreading out the rent reduction is that if next month the dishwasher breaks or dryer goes out for an extended period the tenant won't go straight to asking for another month free.

The rapid reduction in rates could have a multi faceted effect on the investor market:- Initially there are many proposed investment purchases that the numbers just have not crunched at 8-9-10-11%'s.

MLSNegotiated reduction in price, new roof, gutters, and washer/dryer How did you finance this deal?

You can always ask for whatever reduction you want and see what the seller says

Am I taking crazy pills?

Depending on the type of returns your market provides- a reduction in your current living expenses and some form of positive cash flow once you move out would be a good start.