Yes, I thought that was rather clever :-)  But, seriously, I'm not sure how much it would cost to gut it and get it into the condition required to get top rents, like put in nice laminate flooring, get the odor out, maybe put in new cabinets, paint, doors whatever was damaged, etc., but let's say it costs $10,000.If you are spending $10,000 to get another $250 in rent, $10,000/$250 = 40 months. 

This strategy got me better pricing, and I felt like I was being clever about it.

I believe in hacking (Urban Dictionary def: a clever solution to a tricky problem) the real estate market with community and creativity.

Maybe just place good tenants on a 6 month lease and let it go M2M afterwards, sometimes keeping it simple and letting the rental do the work for you is a lot easier than trying to be too clever...

I love Glidden Crisp Linen for our apartments.

The guy charges $600 a month, but there is no washer/dryer, no cable, no internet, no utensils or linens. 

Cost of furnishings - luckily in our market the majority of properties come fully turnkey meaning, I write my contracts like so: Personal Property included with the sale, any furniture, décor, lamps, kitchen and household wares, linens, electronics, appliances, all patio and deck furniture, fire pits, hot tubs, rugs, currently located at the residence at no additional value.  

@Monique Rene Coates Account Closed Absolutely I see so many people desperate to get in to there first deal doing things in the most unethical of ways that I could see them getting in trouble. just the other day I was watching some guy on Periscope making cold calls to people, they were simply making fun of the callers while speaking to them and calling it clever sales experience and offering coaching to people.

Put one in a master closet or linen closet. 

For the ones remaining, they will have to raise their game in terms of hygiene, cleanliness, potentially invest a ton more in reusable’s like linen or towels.