________________________________________________________________Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filtersClean kitchen sink disposalClean range hood filtersInspect your fire extinguisher(s)Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsTest garage door auto-reverse featureRun water and flush toilets in unused spacesCheck water softener, add salt if neededGive your house a deep cleanVacuum your refrigerator coilsTest your water heater’s pressure relief valveReplace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsCheck the exterior drainageClean out guttersInspect the exterior of your homeGet your air conditioning system ready for summer; consider servicingRepair/replace damaged window screensClear dead plants/shrubs from the houseCheck trees for interference with electric linesInspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.Test your electricity to the extent that you canTighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windowsCheck caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as neededRemove shower heads and clean sedimentDeep clean and inspect the basementCheck grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as neededInspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucetsTake care of any insect problems you may haveClean and repair deck/patio as neededClean out window wells of debrisCheck and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of homeClean garage________________________________________________________________Do the landlords on this forum perform any of these tasks? 

@Nick Quarandillo, Let me tell you a little story (the super condensed version)I graduated high school a little early and was such a hard charger that I had all my credits to graduate by the end of my sophomore year, so I punted school (I HATE SCHOOL).

Let me tell you a little story (the super condensed version)I graduated high school a little early and was such a hard charger that I had all my credits to graduate by the end of my sophomore year, so I punted school (I HATE SCHOOL).

I have a ca. 1908 multi-family in Portland area and it has averaged about $1600/yr in general maintenance/ repair (includes replacing a number of windows, trim repair, smoke alarm replacements, batteries, bulbs, paint...etc.) + $45/mo.

It has no batteries or moving parts.I have a camera system that monitors the front exterior and boat dock for security purposes.I had a parent that rented the house for her high school daughters Prom party.

In the future, make sure language in the lease addresses this.You want to avoid having a tenant work on your property for a few reasons: The work may be done poorly and you'll have to redo it; the tenant may become injured doing the work and bring a lawsuit against you; it muddies the waters of your  existing relationship.The most I allow my tenants to do is change out the smoke detector batteries if needed- even that is in the lease.Good luck!

I drive a 2000 Toyota Tundra that has never given me any trouble.I would avoid hybrids, especially in the price range you're thinking of, as there is a very strong chance you'll be replacing batteries soon and that's VERY expensive.  

So maybe some new tech there but I would be surprised.I would even put yeast down the toilet every time I changed the batteries in the smoke detectors. 

I think doing inspections more often is too invasive.We checked the smoke detectors and put in new batteries, checked for running toilets (runs the water bill up and we paid the water bill), checked plumbing for leaks, including under sinks, checked the window a/c unit to be sure it's not leaking where it could cause damage, checked to see if the heater and/or a/c units were working.We'd ask if they needed the pilot light turned on or off for the gas heater, depending on time of year (they can make a place too warm in summer).  

We just checked smoke detectors, changed the batteries, checked carbon monoxide detectors, checked for plumbing leaks, checked for running toilets, leaking a/c unit, and asked if they had anything they needed fixed.