Target: $2,600 Max (All-In)
Turn ON immediately. Run for 5 mins. Must blow COLD in every room. Listen for rattling outside.
Is it there? Is it filthy? (Black = Deferred Maintenance).
Single or Dual pane? Touch the glass—is it radiating heat? Check seals.
Find the sticker. 10+ years old? Ask if they will replace if it fails.
Rent + Tax (2.3%) + Admin Fees + Benefit Pkg.
Scorpions/Roaches. Is pest control included?
If it's grass, that's a huge water bill. Do they provide a gardener?
Musty? Cigarettes? Pet urine masking scent?
Look up. Any brown water spots? Fresh patches of paint?
Run water. Check under sink for leaks/rot. Does it drain fast?
Flush ALL of them. Do they stop running quickly?
Turn on. Good pressure? Hot water fast?
Stand in backyard for 2 mins. Listen for: Highway noise, Airports (Deer Valley/Sky Harbor), Barking dogs.
Any missing tiles? Trees rubbing against the roof?
Does the yard slope TOWARD the house? (Flood risk).