We do some cosmetic improvements to bring homes to our standard, typically carpet and paint, upgrade lighting etc.

We did hit $70k in year's past, just had a down year due to a crappy cleaner earlier in the year.  

We ALWAYS and I mean always overpay our cleaners.  

Yes to all of it.Definitely stay there a few days to find things your cleaners aren't going to notice.You need to create the 5 star experience from the beginning.

Every contact I needed for insurance, mortgage and cleaners were done online, mostly through connections from BP. 

If your cleaners do the laundry at the property, get the biggest one you can.Our cleaners do this at one property.

Also, our cleaners will report property issues to us through Breezeway and we manage all of the repairs and consumables.  

.$69.99 - BISSELL Little Green MultiClean Portable Deep Cleaner - https://www.costco.com/bissell-little-green-multiclean-porta...If you are going to have pets, then this little guy is great.

. $81.99 Bissel Little Green Machine spot carpet cleaner - https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Multi-Purpose-Portable-Uphols...These are great.

It needs new carpet, everything needs to be painted, the bathtub needs to be reglazed, and some of the outlets are still 2-prong.