Hot button words like "foundation" "structure" "mold" "water" "roof leak" etc.

For example, say they call in and say they have no hot water.

Sacramento (and California in general) is a very hot rental market.

Front door then living room then office then bedroom then kitchen then bathroom.Its not for everyone but its in a hot area so I get a good rent for it and it always rents quickly.

If they know they have a turd on their hands, they may be more willing to negotiate than if its a hot property.

To your point about it being difficult to find SF deals in hot markets.  

Hello,I am currently thousands of miles away from my townhouse, but was advised by my property manager that my hot water heater has sprang a leak and caused water damage to my home and my neighbors home. 

Hi BP community,I have 2 lots in a hot neighborhood that I'm getting for 1k.The thing is (and there's always a thing when you're getting something for super cheap is, these 2 lots are directly across a street from a very unattractive substation or electrical station.I feel pretty confident that I'll be able to rent bc of the neighborhoods location and the surrounding the blocks have beautiful houses.My Questions Are:1- I'm trying to get comps so I can build on this land but how do you take into account this ugly structure, nothing on this block has sold recently.

For those not in the know, Englewood has become a hot area to invest in.

I find myself contributing if someone is really in a bind or getting/about to get messed over or in hot water with a poor partnership or financing structure.