Supportive interaction with others costs us virtually nothing, enhances respect for the landlord, and helps those who are involved in strife to bring out their better character.Since expressions of empathy, hearing out the person, and providing feedback cost only time, taking the opportunity to do so is good human relations, good landlord relations, and good business. 

Also, I work for an appraisal company and see people close literally within days of the appraisal report delivery.

Express that you don't mind taking-over a headache however you will not overpay for it.I hope this helps and makes sense.

You need to solve a problem they have, not just express interest in buying.  

Furthermore, my sister has expressed an interest in joining me in my real estate endeavor.

@Brandon Battle If it wasn’t for the “life choices” made by Chris & Terrance to protect and serve our country, you could have potentially been denied the right to express your “hallway monitor” opinions regarding the acceptable way for an new member to introduce themselves and the correct way for a member to welcome them to the forum.

I feel it is the best thing for the budget but it takes up alot of our time arranging deliveries and sourcing materials.

Long story short, there was a delivery clause of 30 days in the lease, so if we couldn't move in on the start date the landlord could enforce the lease for thirty days and hold us liable even though we weren't living in it.

For example: A quotation by sub-contractor to the main contractor and an offer to lease.An offer does not include ballpark estimates, requests for proposals, expressions of interest, or letters of intent.An offer will lapse:when the time for acceptance expires;if theoffer is withdrawn before it is accepted; or after a reasonable time inthe circumstances (generally the greater the value of the contract, thelonger the life of the offer).AcceptanceOnly what is offered can be accepted.

(for example on carpet they have offered free install, or free delivery on appliances and install with take away) Downside is HD can be scheduled out for 2 + weeks for jobs.I have personally used a "handy man" contractor who owns his own biz to do minor work like add railings etc.