For this, I have to compare my condition or projected condition to competing rentals, how long an improvement will last, (Granite counter-tops versus an upgraded toilet paper holder) the trends in the market place, such as what tenants appear to be trending toward liking, how popular a particular item is, and wether I might get only the same rent as I would have, but possibly just get a better tenant.Those are all bottom-line, figuring out the net dollars concerns.2) How much time and aggravation it saves me:Here, I go beyond just how many net dollars in extra rent I'll collect, versus the cost of improving, and I consider how much extra time it takes me to wait another week to rent it, or possibly how much time I waste dealing with a "b" quality tenant, when for an extra $1,000 worth of upgrades, I might have attracted an "a."

@Stephanie Dupuis hit it right on the nail, legally your offer is dead unless you have an AOS (agreement or sale) or whatever term you want to use for it, that states otherwise.However, it doesn't sound like you used any paper work.

and remember...talk to REAL people and do your homework before investing in Trenton. don't get fooled by a smile..and yes yes yes just so you can sign the papers and then get trapped.Thanks all.

A cheap(usually free) route is to look for the legal section in your local news paper.

We also scan all relevant paperwork and link it to the transaction for easy retrieval and to cut down on paper that needs to be retained.3.

I guess most of these places have on-site management where you really are investing and not managing (i.e. you don't need to go fix the toilet when it overflows, or constantly refurbish the place, repair the roof etc.) so many times these management and maintenance fees are on the high side.

the next step will be news papers since here advertising

I made copies of the site, in case you try to paper it over.

I'm going to let him spend the legal dollars to get something on paper and have the money at risk if he keeps his stance on everything he is wanting.

Dave Meyer This place is a 102 year old house conversion duplex with paper thin walls and 1 water line.