If I switch from blinds to rods, would I a) provide receipts for the rods and deduct in full - receipt furnished to tenant,  2) deduct cost of blinds as priced today but receipt would be for curtain rods, 3) deduct cost of blinds as outlined in the lease but provide receipt for curtain rods (explanation and receipt furnished) 4)  be forced to replace using the same blinds that were installed when tenant arrived n order to deduct. 

To answer your question about maximizing profitability: I choose to invest for equity and forced appreciation.

This will force investors who are set on the STR thing to move their business - and their money - elsewhere.

CT is one of the oldest markets but lots of forced value in good off market deals.

But they have the affordable priced properties......in comparison to the top non affordable states in the union. its also forcing us local guys out to the Andersons and kokomos too because we cant compete with the large funds bank account.

Best part is 1-2 years a refinance will make our numbers look even better and we are seeing our home increase in value because of both the forced appreciation via rehab and being in a growing market.If not married, I would have chose area first based on rentability.

There is a space for C and in some cases even D class tenants. 3.

I don't know the DLP side of the story but it appears as they are trying to force a sale that would wipe out the LP equity and investments. 

You will be forced to solve problems and get scrappy which will carry through all the next phases.Then, I would see if I could possibly start with an addition, garage build or other small and simple structure for your first ground up -- I started with a 250 sqft master suite addition.

This forces them to leave a professional message.