Construction costs in the Bay have sky rocketed this is going to kill any upside in the deal. 

So I do have bargaining power but want to give them justification on rent increase by this much.

MLS is so powerful that it is accountable for around 80% of SOLD properties and dominates other marketing platforms for house flipping.

Yes, it takes some knowledge to understand what to look for in doing your own "inspection" before you write the offer, but it really is not rocket science... in time, and with enough experience, any layperson (i.e. non-construction professional) can learn enough to do his or her own legwork upfront.

The home prices have sky rocketed in the neighborhoods to the east.

I lost the real deal the night before but used that as a lesson in having a sense of urgency and the power of cash buying.

Mine has not flooded but I have 2 sump pits with 3 pumps, 2 of which are backed up by a natural gas powered generator with an automatic transfer switch and one pump which is a battery only. 

doe your 101 include sewer tap fee water tap fee anything for power.. and building permit fees.. 

It is locked up and secured to prevent vandals (not the legal owners) from entering the property.The bank can be negotiated with like anything else: they can postpone the foreclosure; they may reinstate the loan if you want to keep it; If you're upside down you could do a short-sale; and they have the power to waive fees.

Im on the lower end for sure, especially in Albany but student housing prices are sky rocketing to over 250k.