If the layout is funky, but is ready to rent (always with at least some minor maintenance issues) then the discussion is the same, but the action is delayed until some time way down the road.

You try hiring the cheapest mechanicals and you will pay for it big time down the road.

The selling prices, after adjustments for differences in date of sale, size, condition, and location, would then indicate the estimated FMV of the donated property.If the comparable sales method is used to determine the value of unimproved real property (land without significant buildings, structures, or any other improvements that add to its value), the appraiser should consider the following factors when comparing the potential comparable property and the donated property:1.Location, size, and zoning or use restrictions, 2.Accessibility and road frontage, and available utilities and water rights, 3.Riparian rights (right of access to and use of the water by owners of land on the bank of a river) and existing easements, rights-of-way, leases, etc., 4.Soil characteristics, vegetative cover, and status of mineral rights, and 5.Other factors affecting value.

forgot to mention that is easier to replace in the event it needs to be down the road. in my area, I find that the slight increase in material costs is offset by cheaper labor costs to install so it pretty much balances itself out..

I truly value my personal relationship with this person and I want to do everything in my power to avoid issues down the road.

Plus he can manage the properties down the road.  

i see why walking or riding bike could be advantageous because i have a big truck and hard to stop ion roads sometimes

@Cerwin Haynes is actually right down the road from me, and our market (Western NY) is a little unique in some ways, but in general if a market doesn't see huge Booms, it will tend not to see huge Busts either.

I undoubtedly have a lot to learn and a long road ahead of me, but I more than look forward to it.

I am going to have to start listening to some podcasts as we are on the road right now.