John, to circle back to something I just noticed about your explanation of "flat rate" billing, they actually did send me an itemized quote that included 'Labor hour(s)' multiplied by 'Hourly rate.'

Indy is loaded with 2-4 unit properties and if you follow the Gentrification circles you can find them and buy them on the outskirts where the values reap the best benefits.  

Having your lender and agent in the same circle can have its benefits during a transaction.

I constantly hear people online (Social media) talking about getting an FHA loan and house hacking a 1-4 Unit property.

She only received social security income, no other income.1.

With the social changes that have taken place, mostly due to the local changeover of city leadership,  the city has experienced a marked increase in crime and drug use.Also, property taxes are sky high.  

People are squacking about their rates all over social media.

Can't do that, but I often wish for one, when I see someone receiving horrible advice from someone with zero personal investments telling others what they should do..Other social networks allow downvotes once you reach a particular karma threshold.

Appliances has its own head aches ,wear and tear and complaints .Circling back to your case ,your appicants sounds too pushy which is a red flag.They want it for 6 months ,when clearly your ppty is clearly advertised for LTR .They want utilities included and washer and dryer installed.BIG RED FLAG.They are too demanding.You are the Landlord and not them.Donot flex your criteria and property for the applicants.Tomorrow they will come back and say the compressor unit is too loud and must be replaced,cabinets are not shaker style and closes hard while closing and needs to be replaced etc etc.To me this above mentioned applicants are a pass .

However, in this case it’s worth circling back in 3 months, 6 months, or a year because this seller wants to sell, he’s just not ready to give up his fantasy deal.If the seller’s response is acceptance of the outline of my offer but countering on price or terms, it may be worth negotiating because we MAY be able to get to YES.My biggest profits have occurred when I made offers that were nowhere near what the seller was asking and yet WERE ACCEPTED, or with small modifications.