Sometimes sellers are not fully available due to travel, habits (drugs and alcohol) and emotional issues that may have contributed to the reason they're in the situation they're in, in the the first place.

Then, I realize I was more in control of the situation than I thought, at which point I can focus on problem solving (which is in my control) as opposed to blame (which isn't).Though I like some of the other responses as well -- especially music and alcohol... :-)

I have entered a knowledge-consumption stage, and due to there only being so many hours in the day, I must be efficient with my time.

That fact that each tenant is responsible for paying all of their own utilities is in fact explicitly stated in their Leases.And, as a side note, I will add that after we implemented this system we observed that the building's water consumption dropped by 40%!!!! 

Link: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/96-Summer-St-Waterville-ME-04901/84971756_zpid/So, what you think might be more like 1500 gallons in oil consumption will certainly change the numbers around.

The buyer I have has been doing this since 1992.They have about 300 properties over multiple states currently.They have websites and from my research they house disabled veterans making a transition back into life from war or getting on their feet again.They do not allow drugs or alcohol and the typical period of the stay is 2 to 24 months at a time.Apparently this buyer can offer me more renting out per room to the veteran then what I currently get which is 850 a unit.Since he can achieve higher rents per room I get a great profit as his NOI is much higher even paying me a higher price.I will let you know how it goes.They are work with veterans and no other groups of disabled people or boarding etc.Mentioned something to me about they would have to repair the units to VA standards and then they receive money.

When all else fails....gift of alcohol work well to gain the 10% to 20% discounts everyday.

Since I am driving I will not be drinking alcohol.

I know he has a problem with alcohol, and someone could take advantage of him"2.

My wife and I are 25 in great health, no tobacco, no alcohol, and our annual premium was running $1,800 for a bare bones catastrophe plan with a $10,000 deductible.Like Rob K mentioned there are many ways to negotiate and work around healthcare cost.