rehab on long term rental

[Tracy Graham]

just had my first tenant move out (without telling me) and the place is a mess.  I used flat paint throughout the house.  Looks like the steam from the bathroom didn't do well with flat paint.  Not sure what to call what it looks like.  Just looks like a lot of moisture was on the walls.  Do y'all use an eggshell or semigloss in the bathroom to combat this?  Also, any other tips/cost saving tricks are much appreciated !!!  Happy BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR'ing !!! 

[Jeremy H.]

I have that happen occasionally in my lower income units- really not too big of a deal as long as the place didn't get vandalized. 

First step - change the locks and secure the property

That said - I typically use semigloss everywhere - looks plenty good for a rental and seems to clean the easiest. 

Also does the bathroom have an exhaust vent? Have it wired to the light switch - that way when they turn the lights on the vent automatically comes on. I do this in all my rentals...along with grids in the drain (so nothing big can go down), removing the disposals (in lower end units)