:bathroom upgrade are one of the major places where you can get a premium return on a new tub, sink, and some tile.i've had some resurfaced and some replaced. the cost ends up around the same, but a new bigger tub can increase rent prices or resale value.be it a $50 tub you get at a restore or a $2500 tub, the installation costs are about the same, might as  well get the better one.Wiliam, both of the bathrooms (master and hallway measure 80" x 60", so there isn't much room for bigger stuff.

Hey all, Ferguson DOES have an anti-crime measure as well.

@Jason DiClemente Prinarily it would be for peace of mind to reduce any safety issues with Natural Gas/CO.

I’d have to see the porch to know if it’s a safety issue, but if it is then do it. 

What measures have you taken to protect yourself?

I want to get a good deal, but my highest priority is my personal safety.

I've found the single most important element to your safety is for borrower to have skin in the game. 

Sometimes banks are willing to do habitable/safety repairs so if there is anything like that reach out to listing agent and ask.

Until then, we cannot rent our unit to anyone just for the sake of safety.

If he won't allow you to inspect ( you could tell the tenants you are a contractor/handyman that he is having look over each unit for safety and upgrades) if he is serious about selling.