I would have simply said they the ceiling fan stays when they move out as its an upgrade and a light fixture is a "fixture" aka once attached to real estate it legally becomes part of the real estate and YOUR (the landlord's) property.

You are simply making them uphold their end of the contract.

This is why the agencies don't let you swap out management companies, or engage in unexpected mass-renovations (as opposed to simply renovating on turnovers), without their prior approval.

They simply click the button to submit a general inquiry without knowing anything about the house, the location, or the qualifying criteria.

I have (4) properties out there simply because of the price point compared to MA.

But most, simply hire fee based management companies.  

If you try to buy for cash flow in 3-5 years while still getting a property you like, you're going to go into analysis paralysis and will likely find yourself second guessing every property to the point where you won't be able to take action on anything.In my opinion, the Denver market simply cannot continue on as it has been.  

In that case I don't go back and forth, I simply tell them they can have a refund for unused nights if they leave immediately. 

However, if ego dictates to upgrade the photos, you simply create a Zillow account, put it as "For Sale By Owner" for a price higher than it would sell for, upload the desired photos, wait about a week and then cancel the FSBO.

I bought simply safe to help detour and catch anyone breaking in.