I normally have to kiltz and paint ceilings after smokers leave.

We also do not accept smokers, as the cost of removing smoke residue after move-out can be substantial.The lowest cost option is to work with a property manager with a track record of selecting reliable tenants for the first year.

Maybe have a BBQ Party every couple of months.Invite people you know and those you have just met.On the buy day for the food, text them to see if they are going to be there or not.Don't talk business, just have fun.Just make sure everyone has a seat available in the shade--that Texas sun can get hot.Maybe get a couple of friends to be grill masters.Talk to your tax expert to see if you can deduct this (or not).Work at expanding the number of new people every BBQ and in a few years you will have a much bigger circle of friends.The trick is to invite people who share your passion for real estate vs just your buddies.You can make it a family invite where the can bring their kids, meaning an afternoon party vs an all night booze binge (remember this is business).https://www.youtube.com/watch?

For summer travelers, we provide kayaks, canoes, paddle-boards, bikes, firewood, grill, cornhole, & more!

Purchase price: $350,000 Cash invested: $70,000 From the Airbnb listing:A small, charming lake house with a magnificent view of a ski mountain — Wachusett Ski Resort (voted #1 in MA).Newly-renovated, 650 square foot cabin with a wall unit AC, fire pit, grill, smart TVs, kayaks, paddle board, and all the amenities you’ll need for your getaway.

They are a sturdy vinyl window with several options (grills, screens, color and so forth) and install nicely.  

Most likely, your attorney would advise you to make this curable by professional smoker remediation to the home (at her cost) and re-homing the cat. 

Gas grills, patio furniture, artwork and other things like that are bonus items. 

Also you may need to add return air grills to this room since it's newly finished space.

And I have the feeling the previous owner was a smoker.