They are numbered 1-13 in our rental agreement.Here you go:13.Any illegal substance use on the part of TENANT, his/her family or guests shall be cause for expedited eviction.12.No parities may be held at this residence.A party is defined as any gathering of guests that creates a noise level that can be heard by neighboring tenants.11.Absolutely no waterbeds or water furnishings may be used in or on the premises unless otherwise provided herein.10.Nails may not be put in the walls without prior written permission from the LANDLORD.Nail holes should be small and unnoticeable.If the holes are large or visible, a charge of $5.00 for each hole will be made for repair.No decals or contact paper is to be put on any woodwork, walls, appliances, or cabinets.Nothing may be taped to any walls.9.TENANT will see that the conduct of him/her self, his/her family, and guests are not disorderly, boisterous, or unlawful; that it does not interfere with the rights or comforts of the other persons on or adjacent to the premises and that visits by the police to the premises for any of the above is grounds for eviction.8.TENANT will promptly report all leaking faucets or toilets.Water shall not be left running except in winter, when it is sometimes used to prevent frozen pipes.Tenant will accept all responsibility for due to neglect, including frozen pipes. 7.TENANT will properly operate all appliances, fixtures, and plumbing supplied by the LANDLORD.This includes, but is not limited to, coin operated appliances used by TENANTS.6.TENANT will keep clean and sanitary and comply with all laws and ordinances.5.TENANT will reimburse LANDLORD for replacing all broken glass regardless of cause.4.The LANDLORD will maintain the yards in cases of an apartment building with common grounds.TENANT will in case show proper respect and care of the surrounding yard and property of the residence.TENANT agrees to pay for all damages done to the yards, shrubs, trees, etc. by him/ herself, guests or agents.Parking any motor vehicles on the lawn or landscape is also forbidden.

Get the details nailed down now, so you know where to put your energy as your business starts to grow.Watch the MoneyWhile property investing does not necessarily require a lot of capital to get started, expenses can add up quickly.

The tenant pool is much bigger and much, much better with a highly polished mid century supersolid house.

We have them make list of cosmetic stuff nail pops etc and at month 11 they are to call us and we go in and do any cosmetics which is generally paint related and our subs know they will do that as part of the contract.  

Not everyone keeps track of all details like nails, screws, plywood...

Glazing is far less expensive than replacing tile and tubs.You can go with laminate instead of glue or nail down hardwoods.

In my personal home, I had it rain inside the attic with icicles forming on the nail tips inside the attic.

(Wait till you shoot yourself in the leg with a nail gun and you find out he never put you on his WC policy....friendship over.. lesson learned the hardway)

@John Casmon thanks a lot and I know with your advertising experience you're primed to nail this in a big way. 

Has anyone had success with nailing owners of clearly abandoned, delapidated houses and if so, what approach worked best in reaching out, connecting and making a winning offer with them?