That stopped when I stopped using third-party cleaners, but I also started to only leave enough for the stay.I use a small Dawn hand dish liquid that I fill between guests and larger hand soap dispensers in the bath and kitchen that I fill between guests. 

The builder had a given us the paved yard, Granite kitchen top, washer and dryer at added value with no charge.

Not necessarily squatters, but vandels, kids, appliance thieves.

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

Hey Denny - For rehab costs, a good place to start is breaking things down room by room and getting rough estimates for common repairs like the roof, HVAC, kitchen, light cosmetics, etc.

Do they have stainless or white appliances. 

You can't call up Apple's CEO and suggest improvements, but you can definitely upgrade your rental property's kitchen to command higher rent.

We came across a large single-family residence with two kitchens, right next to a commercial zone, that was previously used as a sober living facility.

I am seeing a roommate who does not have pets.Cozy furnished 1 bedroom with living room and kitchen privileges, your own private bath and a shared refrigerator.

You will likely need to rehab for any strategy but Co-Living will be more bedroom additions which is less cost compared to kitchen and bath remodels that are more needed for furnished rentals.