Several reputed real estate firms in London frequently give special offers on short term rentals.

You can negotiate off an as-is clause and with how competitive the market is, it is an approach that is being done more frequently.

Skips, evictions, and property damage are frequent.

Gilbert,I have done fix and flips quite frequently for single family homes in the past but the market is much better for Repositioning Apartments as long as you invest in the proper emerging market.

Pets will be a frequent request, so you'll need a policy.

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.- Flexibility to adjust rents with market conditions more frequently. - Once I find a quality tenant on month to month lease terms, discuss the possibility of signing an annual lease agreement.Let me know any thoughts you have on my plan or advice about structuring lease agreements. 

I've been told this price point and below get a lot of cash offers and if that is true, am I correct in assuming that if I were approved at a higher price point, I wouldn't have that same situation as frequently? 

If they get slightly chilly they can use a blanket or a small space heater that they will pay the electricity for.

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