I just closed on a house that did not have  the power connected nor the water.

Part of conversation was discussing the importance of relationships and how the human element of this business leads us to mistakes.

How does that helo you or help us or  help move the conversation forward? 

If they insist on a dog, then that is bargaining power to increase the SD and amend the lease. 

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The initial conversation he was not firm on the 600 and not opposed to splitting up the duplexes.

They include but are not limited to the following: Contaminated soilProximity to a hazardous waste siteOil and gas wells located on the propertyHeavy trafficAirport noise and hazardsOther sources of excessive noiseProximity to something that could explode, such as a high-pressure petroleum lineProximity to high-voltage power linesProximity to a radio or TV transmission towerProperty AccessThe property must provide safe and adequate access for pedestrians and vehicles, and the street must have an all-weather surface so that emergency vehicles can access the property under any weather conditions.Structural SoundnessAny defective structural conditions and any other conditions that could lead to future structural damage must be remedied before the property can be sold.

I have replumbed many homes in PEX it is the hot ticket, I recently purchased a Propress for crimping copper and also got the jaws for F1807 Pex rings, but i see Ryobi now has a cordless pinch ring tool for a reasonable price. https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/de...     

that was a rocket ship.. 180 knots true..but pull the power and it drops like a stone  .Me Cirrus Sr 22.. but semi retired from flying these days but flew that thing all over the US>