Well it takes a really long time to talk about negotiating with Sellers, but I basically build rapport with the seller first, I might take 15 minutes,  and then I talk about a cash offer and terms offer With Old geezers,  if The property is free of mortgages,  I tell him you can make a lot more money if youre the bank and you creates a private mortgageI tell him the banks of been making money forever and the IRS let you do thisSo whatever the ARV is I usually give them a little bit more on installment sale price and get my payment well under the monthly rents, it's all about can flowSearch Brian Gibbons installment sale and you get a lot of information on it This is only for free and clear propertiesIf there's a loan or  existing financing its a different conversation@Steve Vaughan has great insights too

Is it worth it to install separate utility systems and meters since I have to replace the current system anyway? 

Is the company installing 60-90 piers? 

I did have to hire out a bit of carpeting and vinyl floor installation, as well as installing electric baseboard heat upstairs, though.  

You should be able to increase the rent if you install it for the building

That being said, that 15k was only 20% of the cost to install he pool.

Is my highest ROI mowing lawns, installing fixtures or clearing drains?  

Tenants terrace has 3 doors 1) window door, 2) terrace screen door and 3) metal door, all able to open at free will. 

Make the future tenant go through the headache of taking care of the satellite dishes.Make sure you patch up any screw holes with wet-patch when you remove the dishes though (if installed on the roof)!  

. $25k sounds like a lot, but when you install new roofs, HVAC systems, hot water tanks, ceramic tile, new supply lines to angle stop valves, vinyl plank flooring in high traffic areas, carpet in bedrooms, faucets, fixtures, electrical panel updates, etc. it really is not that much and important if you plan on a long term hold.