My perception is that it's a buyers market where most buyers on the market would at least be getting some concessions (closing costs).

@Steve Balinski as your finding there is a big difference between perception of how things are, and the reality of how they actually are. 

So your perception after only 2 tenants is different of course.

These students could easily disclose their role on their websites and social medial promotional materials but are intentionally silent in order to boost the perception of their track record and credibility.  

Applying this policy consistently to all tenants is also crucial to avoid any perception of unfairness.

Rentals are really a long-term play, not short-term.Investors' perceptions got skewed with the Great Recession artificially slashing housing prices, but not rents. 

You're already noticing something most adults miss: value isn't just about price or condition—it’s about perception and demand.Why does the rough $240K house sell faster than the $250K renovated one?

I have a very different optics/perception of all this. 

Only issue you may have is if the sellers is over their threshold for non Safe act transactions in a year.. but that's the seller issue in these deals.The State of CA right on its BRE website has a complaint button for agents to turn in folks who are selling properties they don't own  IE brokering without a license I suspect as this stuff gets so main stream ( because of all the perception of easy money and the way to get started to getting rich) the states will ( slowely of course) start to jump in here and hammer folks...

I’d rather have it done right the first time and keep things moving.Great reminder that even “simple” upgrades like doors can have a big impact on value and tenant perception.