Seems pretty cut and dry if you need every penny of this transaction because you are close to insolvent then closing the transaction the cheapest way possible might make the most sense.  

I wouldn't be doing either of us any favors by trying to candy-coat it, though.

It's just flexible copper tubing, not very hard to install through the wall.

Team members are usually worth every penny they cost and keep you on what is productive.  

Lead paint could be only the beginning, copper theft, vandalism, etc. could come down the pike.

Maybe after I own the property for a year I will increase his rent a little, but I didn't feel like I needed to immediately jack up the rent on an 86 year old man because I don't have to eek out every last penny I can from a loyal tenant who pays on time every month and doesn't cause me too much drama.

Bonus applies to both. 179 to active businesses and never to schedule E except commercial HVAC.I hate to say it but penny wise pound foolish is coming to mind.

That typically eats into every single penny of the deposit plus some.  

Vandalism and theft are serious risk in Baltimore, copper pipe especially.

Some headaches are worth every penny of the profit!