What are some good things that landlords look for in potential tenants aside from the obvious business type and strong financials?
Stuck deciding between 3 units.  We almost signed one place until they snuck a sneaky personal guarantee in at the last minute and I got scared because in the event that I became incapacitated my lawyer said they would basically be able to charge and sue for a virtually limitless amount of money.  Places around here are usually $0.80/sq ft/month  Another unit I like with a nice landlord is $0.87/ft/month  

We sell toys, and it's mainly just warehouse space I need for storage.  No employees to shit it up and I'd be there 2-3 days a week.  I want to get the price down to $0.80, is there anything else I can offer?  Longer term? Royalties?
[{"id": "fbeh3ut", "text": "A longer term is usually the easy answer. They will most likely want annual increases, but to get the starting rent lower a longer term is very helpful. If your financials are working against you then a larger security deposit may also help.\n\nEdit: As others have mentioned, a PG is almost always a requirement on all of my properties if you aren't signing personally.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fbej6a3", "text": "I will be surprised if any place you go to wont require you to sign a personal guarantee. \n\nAround here if you arent signing personally, and it's a LLC or something signing you almost always will have to sign a personal guarantee. \n\nOnly time I dont see it is if your company is a very large reputable company that is national or very large regionally.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fbejg3s", "text": "don't ever offer your landlord to become your business partner.  number one rule.  scratch royalties. terrible idea.  \n\nyou can sign a limited personal guarantee.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fbejp7z", "text": "We look for tenants that are willing to sign a personal guarantee.  espcially if it is a first business or only business.  Why should the tenant be able to walk away without and penalty and stick landlord with the mess.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fbem6rh", "text": "I tell people that there are three things that they can do to get the cheapest rent possible. 1) Come without a broker 2) Take the space as-is (no fitout) and 3) Move in tomorrow.\n\nAlso I always require a PG unless it's a big company signing but I still ask to see their financials", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]