3) Aside from washing the walls or getting a full repaint quoted, would it be reasonable to deduct the expected cost of "Kilz" paint/odor sealant brand for effected square footage?

If the husband leaves early, he is likely in violation of the lease agreement and remains liable to pay rent while the tenancy remains in effect.

@Jonathan BockMost probably dont know that their marginal tax rate is different from their effective tax rate.

Is now a bad time to buy because of the presidential election? Is there a large possibility of prices dropping?

With over 10 years of experience in managing and renovating properties, we understand the intricacies of effective rental management. 

Just reporting here that recent network (etc) anti spam rules that where slapped into effect over the last 3 mo where severe and did shut down this systems SMS but we are all back up and no blocks.Good luck to all, curt

There's also the CTA that came into effect  at the start of this year.

I tell them to sign if they want to extend and remind them if they don’t agree with new terms they must give notice by x date or those terms go into effect.

At the same time, it might be more cost effective to install coin op to lower laundry usage overall and add a bit to my water bill.

Down payment, credit score, and pre-payment penalty (on DSCR loans)  effect the interest rate and the cost of the loan a great deal.