You're going to need an attorney/title co. anyway for the lags, title search/insurance, etc.  

Those parts are said to need to be replaced every 10 years.There is roughly my plan in a little more detail. 

I think we are going to need some like you to be part of the team.

Unfortunately there is no way that as a landlord I can allow a new tenant to arbitrarily do this because it sets the tone for the business relationship.

You are going to need a good contract.

If the units need work then you are likely to need cash to pay for the rehab.Re the damaged units: you will need to fine out what it needs to get it back to code and rent ready. if you know that part then in my opinion i rather have the price reduction and do the work myself. this way you can control the process and time frames.

You're probably going to need fire-retardant pressure-treated lumber.

This situation is where you are going to need to take these lyrics to heart and walk away if you have to.

Go with something with a warm tone to it, darker or lighter, but more of a true wood color than the aged grey wood look.Just my 2c.

Needs some TLC" on MLS, not even in the agent remarks... in the listing...Agent sent my agent a pissy note saying it was an insult, that I hadnt seen it, and it wasnt so bad as to need a LOWBALL offer.