The heavy cleaning and repair costs after longer stays are definitely pain points but I've seen my clients make it work by screening the tenants more carefully for MTRs, doing bi-monthly checks to catch issues early, and writing clear lease terms about maintaining the property.

Hey @Michael Dallas, it sounds like you've put a solid offer on the table—10% interest-only on $95k is competitive, especially with a clear 2-year exit plan.

Have a clear cut buy box: i.e.

Being clear about what’s covered in the lease and by local laws can avoid misunderstandings and set their realistic expectations.If you do plan to carry out the cosmetic upgrades (because the property is overdue and of course you want to ensure your tenants are enjoying their home to the best of your abilities), try to schedule the repairs at times that minimize disruption.

Monthly rental is 28K per month.Hi Sudheer, I wasn't clear from reading your post what the goals are.

Let me be clear, I'm not the wife in this situation.

While you can't create limitations against their lease and legal rights they have for quiet enjoyment, things like keeping common areas free of clutter or routine maintenance items that are tenant responsibility can often be added to help keep the expectations on both parties clear.

For clear evidence, you may want to consider an air quality monitor specifically noted for detecting a range of smoke types.

I've had issues with their system not notifying me when a tenant has a maintenance issue and there are times the site is requires me to clear my cookies before I can see anything in there.

The Regulations clearly state how to treat a property that meets various definitions.