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Originally Posted by HardDrive
But, but.....the house is a deal. If the roof is bad, it less of a deal. Foundation is solid. Good bones. The location is fantastic for a rental. Quick access to the local university, freeways, walkable area, very close shopping, public transport.....
New roof would be $13k. Accepted bid was $262k
Whats your gut reaction?
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How much less of a deal is it really?
If the bad roof is the primary objection, drop your bid by $13k and get a letter from the roofer to justify your move. Or, have the seller replace the roof and roll the expense into new financing versus your coming out of pocket.
Do NOT get attached to this house. It's just a house. The decision should be based on numbers. If you don't trust the condition of the home, gain information, form a dollar basis, and adjust the 'numbers.' Voila. The decision becomes simpler.
good luck, jurgen