If you provide something with a property, you're stuck repairing or replacing it.While only one state that I know (Arizona) of requires A/C if you *don't* provide it upfront (you did), you're stuck repairing it since it came with the property.That's why some landlords prefer to remove *everything* they can from a rental so they don't have to repair it if it breaks: washer/dryer, ceiling fans, window A/C units in mild climates, garage doors, pools, fireplaces, dishwashers, disposals, and anything else that can break.

So when I called him to discuss he said that he left the scrap wood because he thought I'd burn it in the fireplace...uh no, its treated wood!  

Everything Ken said plus plaster walls, no insulation, higher electric bills, walls sweating when its humid in florida and the resident leaves front door open, damp smelly houses, Pealing paint, wood rot, old windows, crawl space under the home, bdrm and closet doors that don't close properly, electric locks that the old front door doesn't like as the door is not aligned correctly, Cyrstal knobs that fall off, old thermostats with 2 lines but my new thermostat needs 3 lines, critters in the fireplace....

There is also a fireplace, which has not been used since the house was built.

First, watch an episode or 2 of vacation house for free on HGTV.They take all your holding cost; mortgage, insurance, utilities, PM, etc.Determine the peak rental weeks and calculate how much they need to rent each week of the prime rental season to break even.You can bump this number up or rent for other events to do better than break even.For instance my Lake house is near Clemson University so I get top dollar for football game weekends and graduation.I also get renters in the winter.If you added a hot tub and have a fire place you may extend your peak season.Also check other properties in your area on homeaway or VRBO to see what the going rates are for a similar property to see if the numbers make sense.John

I love the floors, bathrooms are gorgeous, fireplace is beautiful - all very well done stuff!

If your subject property does not have a fireplace and comp one does, the value of the fireplace, style, quality of materials, workmanship and functionality is then assessed as can be proven in the market (people willing to pay 5K more for a fireplace like that one) and that amount is then deducted from the comp sale price to bring it in line with an estimated value for the sunbject.

Once you have your comparable sales figures you’ll need to compensate for any differences, such as the lack of a garage, fireplace, or even a swimming pool.

305 SE 32nd St , Cape Coral , FL 33904 - 15 minutes and one bridge to river located around the corner from San Carlos Basin . 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom pool home with 2 car garage This home is one of a kind. balcony out of master bed room over looking pool, Formal living room, dining room, and incredible family room with high vaulted ceilings, fireplace and wet bar.

What did you do to the fireplace?