Longer term I do see the benefit of central air. It seems the younger people these days are less able to cope with any form
discomfort. Kids just seem to want to stay inside with the windows shut at a constant 70°F. My primary residence a few miles away
from the rental property came with central air when we bought it, which I thought was rediculous. I think I’ve used it twice –
back in 1997. But I think that times are changing, more people will expect air conditioning.[/quote]
I’m glad you see the long-term benefit of having central air. Even being so close to the coast.
I own several rental properties and I’d really LOVE a situation like this where a tenant was willing to pay for a big improvement like this.
The tenant sounds like an IDEAL candidate as well because she has a high credit score, stable work history/owns her own business, great track record at the last place she stayed, etc.
If she was willing to pay for it, I’d take the measures needed to protect yourself and get a real estate attorney to come up with a solid contract that protects you and I’d quickly get this done while it’s still hot out! LOL.
Being from the San Diego area you probably know that there are only a few weeks out of the year where you may need it but I can’t tell you how many potential renters from other cities that are moving here don’t know it and having a place with Central Air, especially if the other units in the area don’t is a huge selling point.
I find it a bit strange that some locals almost seem embarrassed or ashamed to use AC living close to the coast. It’s like some feel some guilt for using their AC or something. LOL. I don’t get it. My philosophy with a summer like this is use it if you have it!
