I've learned owners of small dogs seem less vigilant about outdoor potty breaks, even knew a lady who routinely let her chihuahuas poo in her house, said it was so small it wasn't a problem for her to clean up, easier than training them properly.

For more details on this provision, see the safe harbor election for small taxpayers section of the Q&A on the IRS Web site.Safe Harbor for Routine MaintenanceIf the repairs consist of routine maintenance, then the repair expenses can be deducted immediately.

As far as direct mailing, i have implemented a six month routine on my list of about 2k mailers, (1500 of them being absentee owners).

Require the tenants to mail certified funds and if they are uncomfortable with using the mail suggest they insure their mail at the post office.

I would like to have document references to support classifying these two expenses as Maintenance (not repairs) so that I am safely classifying these costs under the Safe Harbor for Routine Maintenance.Also, it is my understanding that the Safe Harbor rule for Routine Maintenance stands apart form the Safe Harbor Election for Small Taxpayers which is an issue due to the 2% rule.Safe Harbor Election for Small TaxpayersThe total amount paid during the taxable year for repairs, maintenance, improvements, or similar activities performed on such building property doesn't exceed the lesser of- Two percent of the unadjusted basis of the eligible building property; or$10,000 (for questions about how to calculate the unadjusted basis, refer to "Figuring the Unadjusted Basis of Your Property" in Publication 946Safe Harbor for Routine MaintenanceYou are not required to capitalize as an improvement, and therefore may deduct, amounts that meet all of the following criteria:Amounts paid for recurring activities that you expect to perform;As a result of your use of the property in your trade or business;To keep the property in its ordinarily efficient operating condition; andYou reasonably expect, at the time the property is placed in service, to perform the activities: For building structures and building systems, more than once during the 10-year period beginning when placed in service, orFor property other than buildings, more than once during the class life of the unit of property.Thanks in advance for any guidance you can provide.

I would like to give my advice on how to build your perfect morning routine in order to set up the rest of your day for massive success.

I felt uncomfortable not knowing exactly how binding/legal it actually was.

You will live and die by your reviews, and you don't want to give the guests ANYTHING to complain about (i.e. the mattress was uncomfortable, the furniture was wobbly, it felt like a college student's house etc).  

Periodic inspection and routine maintenance whether performed by you or the tenant is just good for your long term bottom line.  

I have a routine and I know who will have it and who will be late.