They are very experienced investors, and operate with total integrity.

@Jacob SampsonI think the deciding factors would be determining how much of the $995 is going to building equity and what other factors are in place to offset the negative cash flow.  

We aim to be vertically integrated, but we focus on single family rehabs and flips, and out of state buy and hold investing.

Here in Dallas it doesn't really slow things down much, unless it's a family home, where people may not want to move, during the school year.With all that said, there is a reason you have a vacancy factor included in the holding cost of your rental.  

That's going to be tough for premiums as it takes a ton of factors into account.  

Lower unit does need appliances because there are none so I can maybe use that as a negotiating factor?  

Then focus on cash flow and other factors.

What factors you are considering to mark you rent at $1,300.

Repairs depend on a lot of factors, like the age of the building.My first duplex was 100 years old, and I had old galvanized pipes (that usually need to be replaced after 50 years). 

Thanks, guess an assessment would need to take place to understand existing technology the stakeholder are using or just integrate a new platform across the board.