@Chris May I have been asking for and receiving fairly large discounts on the properties I have purchased in Oakland. 

That typically is investors.

Chris T.While we are not flippers, we do use a similar approach by purchasing tired properties and forcing appreciation: it is just rehab-n-hold as opposed to rehab-n-sell.When we are carrying out a deep retrofit on a newly acquired property, we will put a sign in the yard advertising another "modern, heathy and energy efficient home in the making"  with an indication of when it will be available for rent.We typically have the units rented before the renovation is complete.

The property is owned by a non-profit student org and receives some benefits with regards to property tax.  

She just received notification from the bank that she has 15 days to remove her belongings from the property.

I would guess I physically inspect 5-10 properties for every one I make an offer on and I may only get under contract on 25-33% of those because I typically offer aggressively so my numbers work.

I know the information I received wasn't perfect, but the point is that I COULDN'T comprehend real estate lingo beforehand.  

It sounds like you get overtime pay, and you are trying to figure out how much your are actually receiving if you are losing RE deductions?? 

If he insists on getting some sort of deposit, then you can pay it from the bigger option fee you receive from the TB.

For a quick answer, I think typically they require you to season your rentals for about six months and the percentage is generally 70 to 80%.