that prompted the discussion.I see a trend on tiKtok where people decorate entire walls with trim, form, LED lights etc and we try to make it clear at move-in that all modifications require approval and the property has to be returned in essentially the same condition as originally provided to them

If you're investing in real estate, it's better to really study it then actually go deeper, not wider, and keep it trim.

One new tenant hired a pro-painter, so we were able to leave all the new drywall, baseboards, trim etc just primed.

I’ll still rely on step-up basis to transfer wealth, but I’m setting up the portfolio for the flexibility to be easily liquidated, or sold In tranches to efficiently trim.

I have my list and am trimming it down and gathering info as I do that.

Don't reinstall any carpet or trim until you get the issue fixed.

All of that is independent of one-off maintenance costs - for example, trimming my palms costs $100 a couple of times per year.

Notch trim around wall supports. 

For Paint - Especially for doors and trim since they they touched and hit the most - i recommend a durable very washable semi gloss paint.

Rents are under market and expenses could use a trim.