His father raped him when the father was still a minor and dear ol' dads girlfriend kept getting pregnant, and for entertainment she'd get drunk and fist fight the neighbors in the alley (while pregnant) and they'd take her babies away at the hospital (5 babies), -- the grandmother wanted me to install a dead bolt on the outside of the kid rapists bedroom door.

. $70k total: Build an in-ground pool for 50-60k, add a nice deck & outdoor tiki area etc.

Thanks Mason - we have discussed an owner finance option with a 10 year balloon, the seller stated they were willing to entertain.

This is two-fold: on one hand he has to compete with the NYUs and Columbias who companies KNOW are solid programs so they won't even entertain coming to Rutgers to recruit, BUT ON THE OTHER HAND, the Rutgers real estate program will work their tails off to get you into some of these top firms, because they want to say "an RBS Real Estate grad now works at [insert top name prestigious firm here]" on their Admissions flyers. 

Shorter-term lease options, including month-to-month, are available, and will be charged additional monthly rent (up to 125% of long-term rental rate) and/or a non-refundable convenience fee of $300.Please review the lease agreement prior to applyingSmoking Policy: Our rentals are strictly non-smokingTenant’s guests who smoke should only smoke outdoors, at least 25 feet from any door or window and not on the propertyTenants will be fully responsible for damage caused by them or their guests during their tenancyPet Policy: If pets are allowed, pet deposit may equal up to 100% of security depositPet rent of $30 per pet (up to a maximum of $90 a month) may be appliedMaximum 3 petsBreeds not allowed by insurance include, but are not limited to: Animals with a previous bite history or vicious propensities, Dobermans, Chows, Rottweilers, Akitas, American Staffordshire Terriers (Pit Bulls), attack dogs and Wolf Hybrids, (or any mix thereof) Ostriches, Emus, Horses, Farm or Ranch animals, or any type of wild exotic animals or pets.

I explained to her why we did not entertain a new fence, security system, or dual paned windows and won’t consider any of those in the near future.Thx to all who chimed in.  

In Arizona, an outdoor unheated swimming pool will add more value than an outdoor swimming pool in Alaska, since an evaluation of market data will show that buyers are willing to pay a bit of a premium in Arizona, but not in Alaska (in fact, the market data might say that an outdoor unheated swimming pool HURTS value, in Alaska).

If they are trying some way out their approach or creative type financing 95% of lenders will not even entertain I wish them luck but do not get involved.

I'm in the entertainment industry but ready to branch out to REI. 

If the tenant wishes to keep any outdoor pets, I require (with an addendum to the lease) that they be kenneled at the tenant’s expense and that they obtain (and show it to me...I already have my own copies on record) a printed copy of and follow all local laws (for feeding, watering, leashing, and sheltering the pet) and ordinances pertaining to pet ownership.