I studied and aced my real estate exam, got on with an awesome brokerage here in Lincoln NE. and holy smokes, that is just the tip of the iceberg.

.- I also check drains, air filters, light bulbs, Smoke/CO Detectors, and any other incorrectly functioning items.

@Nestor Rodriguez so you want to live next to someone that doesn't work, sits home all day smoking weed with their troublemaking friends and attracting other lowlifes?

It is easy to find a few success stories but in most cases, investment funds go up in smoke. 

When we do ours we check smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, sump pump operation and overall condition but have not focused on cleanliness. 

My list includes - last 2 years employment history and current employment [2 paystubs], criminal checks, eviction checks, No Pets, No smoking, tenant pays utilities, maintains landscape, no subleasing, bring own washer & dryer, 1 month security deposit and transfer of utilities before moving in, rental insurance, all occupants will be on lease, notice period of 2 months for termination, tenant references, No cosigners, no painting walls, late fee notice, any hoa fines should be paid by tenant, inspection of property at 3, 9 and 12 months.Please let me know if I am missing anything.3.

Can I ban smoking in the building, including common areas, mid-lease?

., stolen smoke detectors, fire extinguishers) or cover costs for anything beyond normal wear and tear.

I have never had a situation like this before.I have had issues with wildfire smoke, but nothing that actually threatens the house that would have guests need to leave early.Can you just process the refund yourself?

cant pull those off with smoke and mirrors :)   and of course my bank that has loaned me about 60 million to build all this thinks I have morals and character as its the cornerstone concept when lending this kind of money on spec builds.. you dont have it you dont get the money.