We let this slide but we expect the full size patio with no additional charge.

However my inspections showed that the sliding doors were failing and given we are in a beach setting would cost me a total of $16,000 to replace both doors if I wanted them to be hurricane compliant and in code. 

I am on section 8 and I have been in the same house for 20 years, done a lot of upgrades out of my pocket, such as glass tile backsplash, crown molding, new carpet and lots more, I am a clean freak and I take care of the house I'm in, my land lady loved me. unfortunately she passed away and the family wants to sell the house.

That slide deck is awesome!

A major price slide in values can put your principle at serious risk even if you started out with a conservative LTV.The 2 biggest keys for me so far are: 1.

I ask because IMO dressers are by far the hardest thing to shop for that checks all the boxes (quality slides, deep drawers, looks nice) without breaking the bank, which multiplied by several bedrooms can really add up. 

I use a sliding scale with my investing partners. 

We are trying to figure out what's the best way to invest to get me out of the glass business ASAP.

Remove luxury items such as garbage disposals and sliding screens to prevent maintenance requests.

The national norm IS a sliding scale.