The problem is that with the recent runup in lumber prices and the ongoing labor shortage, builders don't want to sell unfinished properties too early and be left holding the bag if costs balloon even more.

She called me and told me that my tenant's new boyfriend is a dirt bag, is ruining the house, there are holes in the wall and stains on the new carpet. 

I'm an old guy and don't pick up 40 lb bags of anything anymore.

Indy is a mixed bag, so seem I may need to go down there and spend a week to understand the area.

You can always put the old lock and keys in a ziplock bag and put it on a different unit.

We have strict standards on the linens, mattresses, etc. that are used in our listings, avoid the max beds and heads strategy, and always make the beds unlike our competition that just drops a bag of linens, because the data shows that people will pay for that convenience.

You can debate all day about whether it is your agent's duty or yours, but if you sense that the agent is not doing a good job, it will be YOU left holding the bag with a bad tenant and the costs associated with that - not the agent. 

I get the filtration/softener serviced 3x a year because I am lazy, and a little old for the 40# bags of salt; we have the septic system pumped every 4-5 years.

All items must be kept neat and orderly.All heating vents will be kept clean and free of dust, dirt, and mildew.No noxious, offensive or foul odors are to be permitted to emanate either inside or outside the rental unit from any source, including but not limited to spoiled food, accumulated trash or debris, liquor and beverage containers, dirty laundry, sinks, toilets, bathtubs or showers.

If the bricks are dusting or crumbling, watch out!