That way adding a few grab bars and other items won't overwhelm you as much. 

This is the one item I’ve been searching for as I am on the border of investing into real estate but with the yield curve forecast have been nervous.

Consider asking for some special terms such as a partial VTB (borrow 60% from commercial lender and 20% from the seller), or consider asking the seller to have some work done on some bigger ticket items (such as new roof or boiler), so that cost is built into your purchase price and your loan basis.

Check your final closing disclosure to see if last month's rent will be itemized on the form.

I would prefer to have both of these items if possible.

As Posted in Subject.Im Sending an ITEMIZED ESTIMATION of REHAB COSTS to my AGENT to Send "WITH MY OFFER"I Felt this was a good idea so they Realize how much Money is needed to Have it to Code.Do you think this is a good Idea?

Hardwood floors are expensive to finish and need a few days to properly cure so it's good to do those very last but you will still have punchlist items after to be done.

On the weeds and other things, you can probably still charge them for those items then do the labor yourself to get some revenue toward new carpet.Good luck and let us know how it goes.Adam

If you need to cancel because the loan isn’t happening due to an appraisal issue your mortgage broker just tells them the loan isn’t getting approved. you have the loan contingency and that’s all you really need. 4. include a letter about yourself – what you do for a living etc. without it your offer is just a piece of paper with a name – the sellers don’t know who you are and it helps if they have a sense of who they are dealing with. you can even BS a bit and say you really need to close soon for whatever reason – maybe kids are starting school – Sellers like motivation attached to offers – they will believe you will be less likely to walk away or cancel over an inspection item.

Expected renovations include: new windows, new flooring (carpet throughout mostly but a few rooms have hard wood), new paint throughout, landscaping/small patio work in back and stone work along steps and walk way, new light fixtures and other cosmetic items, possibly some repair to the slate roof and new kitchen (new cabinets, flooring and appliances).