Two vacant units need light updating; paint touch ups, updating light switches, outlets, lights, etc.

G'Day everyone,Nobody talks much about the S#@% that real estate service providers put with.All we mostly see is the bad reviews from unsatisfied investors talking smack on all of us.So, I’m glad the thread I started a few weeks ago got traction and that many of you agreed.You can read more here - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1170821-wtf-i...I'm also happy to share some further light on the disrespect, incompetence and ignorance that we sometimes have to deal with.Here is a recent situation and unfortunately I’ve experienced hundreds like it over the the years.I guess common courtesy and common sense aren't so common nowadays.

He did an inspection when I took out a load bearing wall and ran some new outlets and lighting circuits,  didn't have any issue with me doing all that myself.  

If you're thinking about these things, asking the right questions and taking action, you're light years ahead of most people your age.

What you should know is that after Heavy Framing (Timber Framing) ended for most residential houses in the mid 1800s light framing was introduced as the availability to sawn dimensional (2x4) lumber was more readily available.

I know I will owe taxes here and hopefully someone can shed some light on that.

For instance, if your living room is filled with beer advertising, black light posters, and beat up old thrift store furniture, you’re gonna attract frat boys.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

They'll look at the case in a different light than if you're offering to pay them hourly to chase the manger around court for a few years.

New modern lights and ceiling fans, quality furniture, Big screen TVs (not so expensive anymore), big washer and dryer, one of those cool refrigerators.If you ever go stay in a nice hotel or nice airbnbs, try to pick up on some of the things they do to make it feel luxurious.