And a loan on them too.And a lawsuit on them too--undisclosed.And they are probably permanently turned off.You really drew the low card from the deck on this one (at least it's only $33,000)Also, be ready for when it's re-roof time and they have to be removed $$ to re-shingle the house.I always consider solar panels a negative.The way I see it (back of a napkin calculations):Panel life est 25 to 30 years--then must be paid for to be removed, hauled to dump, and replaced.Boston Solar savings average = $30,000Loan on Panels = $33,000 could be structured to be $99,000 in total cash payments if 30 year loan.add to that the extra cost of removing and re-installing them to re-shingle.That's why I'm not pro solar on houses.Do the tax benefits (if any) make that a wash or profit, I suppose that is for the salesman to point out.Still, it's not something I consider a positive in a deal.And Austin is subtropical sunny.Link to Calculator:https://www.google.com/search?

If they have to wash a cup to give you water, or the bathroom is gross then we don't rent to them. 

The 2 people can sleep in their own room, do their laundry, cook food, grill something outside, and have cable/wifi. 

Was he trying to wholesale it ?

(Washing machine, dishwasher, toilets, sinks).

By keeping more money in my pocket during the purchase, I will be able to outfit the storage room as a coin laundry, which will service both this building, and the 8 unit building directly next door.

Increasing income by renovating units as they turn and adding laundry to each unit.

Think about laundry.

I know that they will probably say that since they will be able to get you more for your settlement that their fee will just "wash out" in the end, but it's not guaranteed that they can get you a bigger settlement... just don't let that inhibit you from being able to complete your repairs/rebuild.

The buildings on those sites for the most part are bigger complexes.That means manager on site,maintenance on site,possibly gated entrance,pool,tennis court,laundry facility,meet and greet space,and workout facility,etc.The age and amenities dictate the rent price of a building as well as if you unit just shares common walls or is stacked with people above and below you and behind you and beside you.Also some of the older buildings include utilities.So when looking at rent comps you have to drill down and make sure you are comparing apples to apples.When someone shows various rent comps I can explain why one is one price over another.Also comes to even finish for the area.Example 1,200 sq ft 2 bed 1 bath in an area that is 30 years old with cedar siding rents for 800 a month.Conversely the same 1,200 sq ft town house 1/4 mile away has brick finish with molding,garage,and granite and crown molding interior and rents for 1,250 a month in the same area.One tenant base is typically a retiree with a pension and the other tenant is a worker with 2 jobs looking for space for their family without all the bells and whistles for a cheaper price.