In MA, tenants generally have 30 days to pay repair costs.

If we find damages, we withhold the necessary amount from the security deposit to cover repair or replacement costs.

The seller wants what he wants OR the property won't qualify for financing because of repairs.

In most cases, 6-12 months is a more realistic timeline, especially for larger rehabs or when you’re trying to maximize the property’s after-repair value.

Was able to negotiate some seller concessions based on a comprehensive property inspection and several needed repairs.

Painting walls, updating fixtures, or handling minor repairs yourself can save thousands upfront.Consider Your Exit Strategy: You’ve got the right idea;house hack for 1-2 years, then convert the property into a long-term rental.

Can't the seller disagree to the repair concession?

He started with me just after retirement and I recommend you look for a handyman who is retired because they are typically less expensive and as my guy likes to say, every day is a Saturday and that means they can get repairs done quickly.

-Should I ask for credits to repair? 

@Hsin-I Hsu  Owning a $2.5M house can be an expensive commitment, not just because of the upfront down payment but also due to the ongoing expenses for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades that inevitably come with homeownership.Renting at $5K a month, especially for a 4-bedroom house in the Bay Area, seems like a solid deal.