I read articles about cataloging everything and sending them a notice to claim it within a certain time frame.

I think there is a minimum time frame you have to give them.

Your obligation is to tell them their is no fix and that if they like they can pay to replace it with a new one.You could also buy a inexpensive one on sale and install it next spring if you are really generous.

I recently hired a property management company to take over two of my buildings.  However, they are taking forever to do anything.  I have a one bedroom unit that is typically rented in a couple of days.  I turned it ...

Network and get names & numbers to follow up with themAll of these are free/inexpensive to do & can be done immediately.

You need to abide by the terms of the lease for any tenant who is on one that has a timeframe. 

Also, I heard foreclosed properties can be reclaimed by the original owner within a certain timeframe after repossession depending on where you are.

What are some little "inexpensive" add-on / upgrades can I do to the home help increase the rent while at the same time giving them the security that I am trying to make this place better for them?

I would stick to SE, flights are more inexpensive compare to Midwest something you should factor in most likely at first you might be traveling more than you might like..Best of luck!!!

When EVERYONE we talked to said to plan for $12-15k PER MONTH in expenses to have a nurse spend 30 mins a day with my aunt in a home, I was so baffled!