I was burning the candle at both ends though, and to be honest, I was not that great of a salesperson either. 

*NO* nose rings, earrings (if you are a guy), visible tattoos (wear long sleeves if you have them on your arms), powerful colognes or perfumes, or rings or necklaces that are overboard (forget the ring on each finger, or the 1970's used car salesman necklace) --- save all that stuff for the weekend.That's my 2 cents... ;)

As an aside, the worst stains on vinyl were made by red candle wax dripping on the floor.

Regular inspections should be part of your normal operating procedure to catch things before they get this bad.Some things to look for when a tenant's electricity turned off.... top of the list are the fire hazards: burning candles for light, using outdoor grills inside for cooking, burning wood for heat, getting electricity from neighbors via extension cords.  

And women's products, even if purchased by men like perfume, probably won't work....

I have also heard people spraying the envelope with perfume to get the recipient thinking its from an individual and not a mass mailer.

You will be charge $150 for any type of flame including a candle.”

The tenants “teach” us over time by their behavior, which kind of restrictions should be added.For example... not only no smoking, but no BBQ grills on porch or deck or within 10 feet of any structure, no swimming pools or wading pools of any kind, no car maintenance on the property including oil changes, no vehicles of any kind may be on property with current license plate, if you allow pets... no vicious breeds, no trampolines, no fire pits, no use of indoor fireplaces, no candles; the list goes on and on.Bob CollettCollett Property Management

Also, it might seem counter-intuitive, but don’t be tempted to overuse febreeze/air fresheners/candles/etc. when showing the home to prospective tenants.

Then they started to keep their belongings in the space, which I didn't mind at the beginning, but recently I see they leave dangerous items such as burning candles and a standing mirror without mounting.