My initial depreciation is based off of the purchase price, so if I am able to increase it does the new value have to be based on anything in particular (tax assessment, appraisal, zillow estimate)? 

The key component for you to is to understand WHY you want the initial terms, do you have any business reason for those numbers?

Sustainable homes consistently hold their value far better than homes of equal initial cost.

I got the opportunity to join one of those groups when it was still small and it initially originated here on BP.

I tell myself I should be like everyone else in every developed society and not worry that my prosperity is built on a mudsill over the less fortunate of the earth, feed myself some cheesy moral double-talk like "I would argue it is unethical not to try and make money" with a hefty side of rationalization, but it doesn't always work.I don't do that, I look at this like a business..like a big Hotel, or a 7--11, like a business.Customers want a product and they pay for that--to the best of their ability.I try to match the product offering to the target customer as best as possible, while keeping my profits as high as I can--like any other business.Unless the Emotional side of this is your gas pedal, (it's not mine) it can burn you out.High initial years cash flow on reasonable down, and good appreciation to me are two different business models that don't have a meeting point.And as a Business Man I try to treat people in a "Rational" "Un-emotional" "Fair" manner, realizing I have the power to do otherwise--but I believe doing otherwise is not a good practice in the long run.Renters like everyone else will always have drama--Class C and D even more--They have the same drama in the Local 7--11 too.

I initially was going to keep it as a rental property, but the market called for me to flip it.

If the inspection turns out to require major repairs outside your initial assessment, I agree cancel the contract or re-negotiate.  

Regardless, I highly recommend episode 371Yeah I'm currently looking into wholesaling some properties near me to just build that initial capital (sorry should've included that in with the initial post) but I was just thinking for the future.  

But as far as building rapport and asking how to help them, how do you go about doing this in a quick initial introduction? 

This initially started with a goal to go after commercial properties, most specifically five or more housing rental units.