It has never failed me yet but one must a bit careful with this stuff as it is pure lye (won't hurt pipes but it does smoke when boiling water is poured over it so don't breath the stuff in).Gail

I just bought my 2nd rental property which came with a tenant on the 2nd floor who smokes.

My regular contract already addresses all the issues - noise, parties, drinking, smoking, pot, etc... 

I carefully explained that I needed the box of 36 diapers, that it was our last $20 until payday which was still 5 days away and yes, the baby would really need this many diapers for 5 days.He came home with a smaller bag of 20 diapers, a 12 pack and 2 packs of cigarettes. 

The turnover costs will depend on (a) how long the last tenant was in the property with little/no maintenance performed since previous vacancy, (b) pets allowed, (c) smoking allowed, (d) eviction with vandalism/theft.

I do still post to craigslist as well and just state the criteria to not waste time with unqualified people calling, earn 3 times rent, 600+ credit score, no smoking, etc. 

In all fairness to K MArie Poe great post writer on the original thread.the original couple that went ga ga over the shower head ended up having to break their lease after 10 months they could no longer afford the rent. they did provide fair warning and did their best to clean up the apartment.and were understanding when I did not return their security deposit.Moreover, they were never a day late with their rent.they left the place rather stinky due to a rotten potato in the cabinet which went unnoticedand I spent 3 weeks cleaning the place to get rid of the stinky weed and cigarette smell.the other first tenant was a nightmarehe paid on time and was clean but did he complain about every single little thing.since those renters moved outI have had no problems from the subsequent tenantsThe difference was that the second tenants moved into a place withall the appliances in place. including dishwasherOverall I think I will always strive to offer more for the same dime. whenever possible.fyiand the no vacancy piece I think is a testament to the business model

They figure I will buy and figure it out as I go...In flying we call that building the plane while your in the air, the chances of not becoming a smoking hole in the ground is slim to none.

Combo alarms with both smoke and carbon monoxide - thumbs up or keep them separate?

Yes, I can see Josh from my cloud, check out that grin, he either came out Sunday school or one of those new smoke shops in Denver. :))Pretty soon, Josh will be going on tour.