Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.

Also any books I can read for how to negotiate and make offers? 

If it were me I would negotiate with the listing agent and his broker to see if you can resolve your issue with them.Good Investing...

As in any negotiation you start low and go high. 

You can't uphold what the law requires, therefore you can't hold the departing tenant fully accountable.Talk to your tenant and negotiate a compromise.

Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.

Real estate is the wild wild west, you can negotiate anything with a motivated enough party.Good luck. 

It is up to the tenants to mow and handle snow and I do not negotiate on this.  

Good deal found on the market How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

., is to agree to an inspection where you:Can walk away from the contract if there’s a major issue, like foundation trouble.Can’t negotiate with the seller over any issues that arise.This arrangement appeals to sellers because they won’t be hit with thousands of dollars in repairs, and it gives you an advantage in a competitive field.Similarly, if you’re competing against all-cash offers, which don’t require an appraisal, you can waive the appraisal contingency.