Be Prepared to Negotiate RepairsBeing prepared to negotiate repairs is an important part of selling a home.When someone wants to buy your house, they'll usually have it inspected to make sure everything is in good condition.After the inspection, they might ask for repairs to be made, or they might request a discount on the price so they can make the repairs themselves.As the seller, it's crucial to be ready for this negotiation.

You just apply the taxable rate to the fully appraised value of the home instead of the discounted taxable value due to the Homestead exemption (if there is one).I would always use the local county site instead of any third party one.There are other exemptions a person can get too, Veteran exemption/discount for example.

That's Vacancy, Insurance, Maintenance, Management, Taxes, CapEX, Common.Vacancy - physical and economic vacancy... most people estimate 5-10% of gross incomeInsurance - ranges too much to have percentage, just get a quoteMaintenance - also called repairs... also 5-10%Management - property management even if you're self-managing.. 8-10%Taxes - be sure to base it off what the tax will be when you will pay when you it, might have been depressed for years or discounts for owner's age, etcCapEx - for future major repairs (roof, HVAC, boiler)... 5-10%Common - common area costs or any you don't pass on to renter... water, gas, trash, lawn maintenance, etc

Right now though due to the big black Friday sales you can get huge discounts buying new at Lowes.

Haha, I have to be honest, I have considered it, I'd charge them the regular cost of rent, but I knew they'd ask for a discount that I wouldn't be able to deny (I would just feel really bad and guilty if I didn't.

I have heard that many investor friendly agents offer discounts to investors for this reason?

When doing mailers keep in mind you get a larger discount for the number of people you mail.I have used yellow letters and had little success, also I believe they change charge double what others do for similar services (others may have had success). 

We ended up requesting again to use our company of choice or asking for them for a discount.

Another option you may consider, if you have an occupied unit in great shape, offer the resident a discount to downgrade.

Buy a property at a big discount from a seller who NEEDS to sell quickly, put it right back on the market after you close at a price where you will sell it fast.