Going to the trouble of writing an offer shows that someone has more skin in the game than simply someone off the street (or so goes the logic).

Also, if your doing the overhaul, don't get it on your skin and don't breathe it without a respirator.

Also consider single family homes with separate income suites / mother-in-law units that can ack similar as a duplex but in the skin on a single family home (if that makes since).

I get them out of the property, they did a light surface cleaning and there is only normal wear and tear (in most cases).For those that are new, "cash for keys" is when you offer a tenant a certain dollar amount to be out of a property by a certain date and they must leave the property in broom swept condition.

It also really helps if you have some of your own skin in the game as well.

Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIn our experience you will need to:1) Learn to "Maintain to the Neighborhood", not your personal standards2) Tenant-Proof everything you can Hard surface flooring, not carpeting (too easy to trash) Same basic paint for everything No garbage disposals for them to break Only spring-type doorstops also with plate on the wall Glue rubber mats under sinks to prevent water damage Sheet aluminum on walls around stovetops, for easy grease removal Towel racks - screw 1x3 to wall studs, then screw rack to that Install low-profile downspout ext, not aluminum that always disappear Plan on cleaning gutters and leaves up in the fall as tenants won't Avoid garage door openers3) Have a great application screening process: Check credit for evictions & convictions, utility collections Focus on employment/income stability Require bank or debit card statement - you'll be surprised what they spend their money on!

I have not had any issues whatsoever with my new sewer line or plumbing since then.However, I just noticed a bad smell outside my house and noticed water starting to seep to the surface right along our property line. 

I haven’t gotten a pre approval yet but I’m quickly realizing I should have that ready to go just to get some skin in the game.

The advice I read on Google seems quite surface-level and I’m not sure if the seller will budge due to the max seller credit already.

Remember, IRS publications only touches the surface of complicated tax codes.