Or is it considered a price reduction, lowering your cost basis in the property?

What is the cost difference between replacing only the garage vs whole roof?  

Most claiming to cover closings costs/sellers cost.

I wouldn't want a property in Hillside if you gave it to me for free. 

We will choose our general contractor based upon reputation, references from my own commercial construction contacts (I have held a LA State - Building Construction license since 2001), their solvency, then finally their proposed bid.

How much free time do you have and how much more investing could you be doing with it?

You just need to close correctly and legally.We have several information and instruction documents we send out for free to anyone wanting to learn.I will reiterate -- no fight intended -- just advising what we have seen, done and developed over the past numerous years.Stay safe out there guysAlan 

I see many town home new builds have this feature but likely because it allows higher density/lower cost of land since many lack yard area but the rooftop allows an outdoor feature. 

Feel free to reach out to one and set up a consultation call.

Costs are very high, but uncovered spaces aren't renting for that much (we're a frequent visitor to New Smryna Beach btw).