The damage by the outgoing tenant was not that extensive to warrant all the upgrades.

I am looking at a house that has suffered a lot of damage post foreclosure.  

I'm going to get some stuff from Goodwill and Walmart this week to dress up the room and put artwork on the wall. 

This also allows for property owners to more easily write-off assets that get damaged/destroyed as the value of these assets is determined as part of the study.

Also, I am scared a tenant cant damage the home and leave it unappealing for me to move into....and lasty, taxes or insurance can grow out of proportion leaving me not wanting to move their in the future. 

Plus, even in that extreme circumstance, by fixing things timely it prevents additional damage and completes repairs BEFORE the unit is vacant making it faster to be rent ready for the next tenant. 7.

In addition to commissions, you may owe damages to buyer.

If the patio or walkway was damaged (ie large cracks or uneven), then you should fix it as it poses a trip hazard.  

It just a simply "guarantee" that they will cover guest caused damage.

-he pays $550 of the $930 mortgage, and half of the utilities, which are not split, and are in my name. am I overreacting, or do I need to do some damage control on the tax front?