The fees I charged as a LTR landlord more than made up for additional cleaning expenses.

I try to have my rentals be weed free (properly remove any weeds), as I have seen some CRAZY weed yards, and simple/clean as possible. 

If it's just surface mold that can sprayed, washed, and cleaned up that's way to high. 

Went through Kaydem Credit to clean some things up on my credit so I would be stronger the second time around.

However, on move-in day, the tenant claimed the unit wasn't clean enough and refused to move in, despite my offer to clean whatever was needed the next morning.

Property appraised for 245k; however, it was classified as a c5 which prevented most lenders from issuing conventional financing.I contested the appraisal and the appraiser held their ground, but their supervisor told me that if I slapped a coat of paint on the cabinets (these needed to be replaced due to wood rot) it would be an easy c4.I paid $520 for a new appraisal, contacted all my family and friends, deep cleaned the home and put a fresh coat of paint on the rotted cabinets and over the doors.

I plan to tell them the inspections need to be completed prior to any cleaning service or move in.

I have two properties due for inspection by Sept.I heard having windows painting and a HEPA cleaning helps but wondering if anyone has any feedback on how easy or hard it is to pass or fail the inspection?

And dog hair stuck to trim that hasn’t been cleaned in who knows how long.

So if they failed to do that and didn't pay March's rent, do an inspection and send them a list of any repairs/cleaning and include March's rent as a cost.