The bones of the property were pretty they had 2 bedrooms in the basement so the foundation is good, and no leaks anywhere.

However the building has very good structural bones, and the boiler system, fire suppression, and elevators are all in surprisingly seemly good condition.  

Would like some advice on this deal - thank you in advance SFH under contract for $106k (current owners purchased a year ago for $59k and did lipstick on a pig) - neighbourhood nice b /class neighbourhood - no crimeInspection brought up a few things Asbestos tiles in the basement, im told they are fine but I would prob want to epoxy over them to be safe though not needed I just dont want to have anyone at risk ($1500)Roof will need to be replaced in the next 1-2 years ($8-9kish)Garage door needs to be replaced ($700)Stairs and driveway need to be addressed ($2k)Had drain scoped needs to be cleaned out ($500)AC is working but on the way out ($2k)a few windows needs to be replaced and smaller stuff etc - looking around 15-20k out of pocket to get home up and running Now all done up this home will appraise for $120-125k and rent for 1400 a monthhowever and I understand the sellers want to make some money (home was sitting on the market for awhile) but this is a pretty big list of big expenses and while I dont mind taking them on to be all in with zero meat on the bone from an equity standpoint seems not ideal as I will be locking around 40-45k up in the property.Insight appreciated - thank you for getting this far

Would like some advice on this deal - thank you in advance SFH under contract for $106k (current owners purchased a year ago for $59k and did lipstick on a pig) - neighbourhood nice b /C class neighbourhood - little crimeInspection brought up a few things Asbestos tiles in the basement, im told they are fine but I would prob want to epoxy over them to be safe though not needed supposedly I just dont want to have anyone at risk ($1500)Roof will need to be replaced in the next year ($8-9kish) and chimney needs workGarage door needs to be replaced (has a hole in it) ($700)Stairs and driveway need to be addressed - very bad trip hazard, driveway needs serious work ($2k)Had drain scoped needs to be cleaned out ($500) but otherwise goodAC is working but on the way out in the next yeara few windows needs to be replaced and smaller stuff etc - looking around 15-20k out of pocket to get home up and running Now all done up this home will appraise for $120-125k and rent for 1400 a monthhowever and I understand the sellers want to make some money (home was sitting on the market for awhile) but this is a pretty big list of big expenses and while I dont mind taking them on to be all in with zero meat on the bone from an equity standpoint seems not ideal as I will be locking around 40-45k up in the property (from DP and fixing cost) and homes in this area appreciate around $1k a year - so not much appreciation potential Insight appreciated - thank you for getting this far

Does the local grocery store spend time justifying their price for a T-bone steak? 

The only way you will be able to acquire properties with enough meat on the bone for you and your end buyer is to solve a problem for the home owner that cannot be solved by listing their property on the market. 

Also, you typically will get a better price with a cash-offer, so there will be more meat left on the bone for your BRRRR.

That fit is too much work for a regular house hacker who does not have a reno loan and it can't be lived in as-is and not enough meat on the bone for a flip for a full-time investor or contractor.

Perhaps you could try starting a little under ask depending on the situation (if there aren’t any other offers, sellers are motivated, etc), but if your numbers are correct and there is that much meat on the bone, I wouldn’t lose it over trying to be too greedy on the offer price.

I guess I’m just choosy and won’t pay these outrageous market prices and the 1% rule doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, doesn’t typically leave much meat on the bone.