My largest dumpster count for one house was 23 forty yard dumpsters, and that didn't include all the stuff we sold at garage sales, metal and electronics taken by recyclers (by the truckload) and stuff stolen by burglars that came every night.But the worst one is easy...my hands-down winner is shown here:  http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/133...

And frankly, there are some much more expensive homes in this established and attractive neighborhood.I wouldn't, under normal circumstances, consider selling it at this time because homes in this area are appreciating pretty rapidly and I'm the kind of guy who would prefer to milk this for as much as I can get of it. 

Install landscaping that requires less water.Gadgets that help prevent water damage if water goes where it shouldn't be going: water alarms (place under kitchen sink, next to hot water heater, next to washing machine) and a "dwip" pan for under the dishwasher (if the dishwasher starts to leak, it forces the water away from the back of the cabinet and out onto the kitchen floor where it can be seen.)This is how we do it:Utilities that are variable (cost tied to use) - electricity, natural gas, and water/sewer - tenant paysUtilities that are fixed (flat fee) - garbage/recycling, yard debris - landlord pays (but we factor the cost into the rent.)In our city, both water/sewer and garbage/recycling will become a lien on the property if it is not paid.  

Normal spills of water, milk, or whatever should not hurt the product provided the liquid is cleaned up as it should be...I've used laminate many times in kitchens with no issues.  

I have bought recycled paint there in the past for $11/gallon and it turned out really well.

Then recycle.

Lots of landlords in college towns try to milk their properties.

This is nothing new, just recycled Lonnie deals on houses, sell a house to some uneducated, unqualified buyer for twice what you paid for it, using owner financing as the carrot..

I came to this sits because you guys are the real deal- doing this stuff for a living- and I don't make trash reality- I try and make true, compelling shows.That being said- of course I need to play the drama and milk the moments for good television- but never at the cost of faking something- and Andy- yes I agree with you about Doug's "Get shot" line- he really did say that but more in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way and we didn't play it like that.

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 15% before taxes.You can milk 10% worth of option premiums on most blue chips.