Have a weird layout property where the front door is on the 2nd floor and there is a set of wooden stairs to get up there.

Save the money, clean it till it shines, maybe basic improvements like a few new light fixtures or at least matching/bright lightbulbs, maybe a few new faucets, some paint touch ups and sell.If you’re hiring a Realtor®, they can tell you pricing in current condition versus pricing with a few minor changes.

I'm on the fence with a mid grade carpet that gets replaced with each tenant, versus a higher quality that can stand up to stains and cleans well. 

Because of this, they have changed their fee structure on me two times in the past two years2) They don't have back up cleaners so when the cleaner can't clean, they block off my calendar3) They do not have easily legible financial statements and do not provide 1099s 4) They have made decisions that have required my money without consent5) They block off check-ins on Sundays6) They are not great with technology - though they try to use hostfully to list on many platforms, I will frequently see that my listing is not up on VRBO for example.

Steam cleaned the carpets, etc, and he determined there was no damage.

I have properties in the city that I allow pets bc I know those tenants will be required to clean up after them per city laws.

As a newbie here, my greatest challenge is consistent, reliable, high quality, detail-oriented cleaning.

My neighbors on the first floor where I live, got close to 4 feet of flooding.How did the storm effect your local portfolio?

I have a mix use building in CT. the ground floor tenant is a bar/restaurant that recently moved in. they got a $2M General liability insurance and is asking if that's enough. or if they should get an umbrella. the property is valued at around $700k, fyi. where can i read up on best practices for such a case?

Regarding your 2nd floor kitchen faucet that is experiencing low water pressure, it's likely a simple fix such as the faucet aerator (a screen that helps create a smooth stream of water).