oThe one in the kitchen with the cookies and the candles.

Toilet internals, wax rings.

We have stringent requirements for credit score in (above 650), and also have a strict policy for no-smoking or burning of anything (no incense or candles).

We put water,sewer,and trash into the lease to make sure it is paid and not under the tenants control.So we will have base rent plus these utilities listed in the rent for a total rent price.Fulton county is one of the few counties in Georgia where a water lien SURVIVES foreclosure.No way to get rid of it except through the local council person with legislation or negotiating a payoff of the lien.With our apartment units the benefit is we get the bill so we can moniter water usage.If the bill is really large you can use a water leak adjustment form with the Fulton county water authority.Depending on the age of your property pay special attention to leaky faucets and old toilets leaking at the wax seal,the return line,and or the tank into the bowl.If you have plumbing leaks anywhere it will drive the water bill up.If you have an outside water spigot get it capped off or removed.Tenants are notorious for using water outside and driving the bill up.You better get a hold of this lien issue now or it will get worse.

There are lots of articles on this site waxing the merits of multi's versus SFH.

Some stuff I did to get inside and show you care;The grand welcomes,Ceiling fanNew garbage disposalStrip light under cabinetNew light fixture(s)Under sink storage rack screwed in typeUpper shelf in closet or utility areaOther vistsSanded drawer guideCheck cabinet latches and tightenClothes rod holders screwed inTub enclosure adjustments serviceTouch up paintUse wood tone or white marking pen on woodworkTighten door knobsAdd window latches, wax guides3 in 1 on door hingesFix any dripping faucet, shower head-replace the disk in the headSome things I can remember, but there's tons of stuff you can do.Takes less than ten minutes and keeps stuff running smooth.Best of all, it's one on one time and not about the "business" side, always asking where rent is or reminding them to return the trash cart, it's positive LL time, show you care about how well they live in your unit.

You can either seal it, or do it with a wax product.

Two problems we've had with acrylic that were combined with the tub surround... tenant burning tea light candles on the soap dish burned a hole in the surround and another tenant couple (both overweight) who enjoy taking showers together caused the tub and surround to flex so it became detached from the wall.

Especially in oak hardwood floors (the most common) that were originally finished with wax, cat urine will eat through the wax and react with the tannins in the floor to create a dark spot.

Zillow, Trulia, and even Realtor.com can't hold a candle to the actual MLS search engine that covers the region you are in.