Something is getting lost in translation.

Here are a few I can think of:Make sure you have right of entry and inspections No other occupantsNo pets unless discussedmust keep on utilities at all timesmust change A/c filter monthly unless you are doing soMake sure you have a late fee policyNo additions or alterations to the propertyMust maintain renters insurance

In the book, he discusses pricing in a different state over 10 years ago so the # s won't translate to Long Island.Regarding working with contractors, the short answer would be to consider a 203K or homestyle renovation loan.

This insight allowed him to run a division of a corporation and he has translated that into Real Estate. 

Thank you for your reply.I have studied and drafted a few important clauses, which I asked the lawyer to translate into legal language, including must-have clauses for a California lease agreement.

If you intend to change the use or substantially alter the Property (e.g. construct an addition), in addition to zoning compliance certificate, you should also carefully research whether your intended use is permitted by the zoning regulations.

You can't make alterations to the bathroom, send the builder invoices and tell him his grout work was bad.

Don’t alter your minimum requirements to fit a potential tenant.  

Their use now still translates back to agents not necessarily in those firms as it is. 

Of course, our lease does not allow tenants to alter the property, that includes removing walls just as much as removing trees.