I would also consider a small printed sign and a gentle reminder when signing a new lease that they washer should not be overloaded.

I warned him that it now had an alarm.The following afternoon, I got a call from the detective: he had walked around the property, found a potential easy point of entry - the back door - and gently pushed it.

I am an avid architectural history buff with focus on the Arts and Crafts period from the early 20th century.

@John Buff - I am definitely on the side of not mixing friends with business.

I own a 3 Flat property on Chicago's Near West Side and I am planning on increasing rent in the following manner:(Rent increase is due to market rents and a hike in property tax)3bd/2ba, 1,150 sq ft ApartmentCurrent $1,150Market $1,500+Renewal $1,350I am being gentle as I prefer to receive $1,500 but flipping the unit could cost more due cleaning and repaint costs (20+ft ceiling).

The value we add might be completely rehabbing and bringing it up to modern standards, or it could be simply waiting out a lengthy and uncertain transaction on a distressed sale (folks looking for a primary residence to move into would not want to put up with what you're dealing with -- that's why and how you make your money).Have your agent, if you are working with one, make regular, gentle inquiries on how the process is going, never failing to remind them that you are ready to close.Good luck,Vincent

I have good tenants and I budget for light refinishing (buff and recoat) every few years.

Come back in a couple hours when it’s 99% dry with any type of cheap broom you’ve got, broom it very gently (about half as much as you think you should).

I agree with Greg 100% on this one - and he's really being pretty gentle with you. 

Or, get one of those zip ties that has the screw loop in the head, put the zip tie around the drain hose (gently), and run a screw through the loop into the cabinet.