However, after talking to my GC, who recommended a full ceiling popcorn removal, they got the impression that the apartment will be under construction and they are trying to figure out if I am going to reduce rent.

I'm new on this site and I'm still learning on the sections and whatnot. https://www.trulia.com/property/3241635889-3797-St...There is a MLS listing for a 3BR 2BA home in Williamsburg, VAListed price is $104,000 (which has been reduced on the last couple months ago).

If the tenant completes the purchase within that lease option term then the option fee payment would be applied to reduce their overall purchase price.

Is there any other method of helping the owner to reduce her debt/liability while I also make money on a property (create win-win scenario )?

@Shweta Arya It depends on what period the listing is in, and if it has been reduced yet.

I pay my current and past tenants a referral bonus and it helps me get great tenants and reduce the costs associated with finding great tenants on my own. 

You can walk away, ask them to pay for fixing it, reduce the price (full or partial).

All the rents are different values even though all the units are the same, 2 beds 1.5 baths. maybe some of them are in worse shape and based on some pictures, some units might have window AC units.Rent Income                          ~ $98,940          ($8245 mo)Insurance                               ~   $6100Taxes                                     ~   $7860           (Can this be reduced using deductions?)

The CAM certificate isn't that hard to get.. and don't limit your self to ON site positions,, these can be really tricky,,,, If we had to fire a manager that lived on site they had 2 weeks to move, this was in employee handbook and some didn't get the head ups up until the day they were given notice..... some places will offer a reduced rent to live on site but honestly once you've worked all day it's nice to go somewhere else where nobody will knock on your door at 2am or push the buzzer because they lost their keys, a plus is a sister property that's owned by same company you get reduced rent as employee but don't live on site where you work..

I understand by writing everything off you pay less taxes, but you also reduce your borrowing powerIf this is the best strategy for you, talk with a lender now, understand DTI and financing so that once the first one is completed and you are ready to refi, you have put yourself in the best position as far as DTI and credit to get a loan.