It applies to almost every line item.

And to help with the credit item; as a lender who lends to investors holding the property will NOT affect your DTI.  

I know technically these are the items that are supposed to stay....but we know that is not always the case:Built in appliances such as stovetops and dishwashersCabinets, shelving and countertops throughout the propertyBuilt in air conditioning units and furnacesPlumbing and copper pipesElectrical wiring and fixtures including outlets, lighting and ceiling fansDoors and associated hardwareFlooring, including tiles, carpets and deckingWindows and ventsSinks, tubs, toilets, showers and associated hardwareLandscaping and fencingBuilt in pools and spas:-) Suzanne

The side that has more information about the item to be negotiated and about the relevant market or industry has more power in the negotiations .

I hope that once he settles in he will find another hobby besides texting me to request small items.

Both of you walk the property with a Statement of Work checklist, discussing time expectations  on items.  

While I don't think Ozzy has articulated why he prefers options vs REI, I too wonder peoples take.I think one of the items being overlooked is not everyone qualifies for the use of options, and I'd go on a limb to say many do not know how to go about getting their trading account approved, nor the assets.

There are also some spreadsheets out there called repair estimators that will have line items with per unit national averages.

In my old city this is stuff is pretty common, yet houses burned down by the standing electrical work as opposed to extension cords etc are pretty rare, plug in electric heaters are THE most dangerous household item by far.

These buyers know they are paying a premium for property right now and they know there are plenty of investors flipping homes.This house was purchased and looked to be a long time owner (due to items left, and i don't know much of the acquisition of deals just the renovating) and the home was so cluttered with overgrown landscape, and interior was dated.Some things we did, I may miss a few but we usually do everything.