We have always believed in the "one hand washes the other" philosophy.

Could you put coin laundry or storage down there for the tenants?

I wondered: Was he afraid that something unethical was done or does he really care?

(aprox $125/month)-onsite Coin operated laundry service.

In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  

B+ area, built in 2006, parking, separate utilities, has good parking spots, real hardwood floors, wash/dryer exposed in kitchen, 2br/1.5ba units, good rental history, rent is $3200 gross, but ill live in 1 unit so the gross is $2400.$270K purchase priceFHA loan3.5% down ($9,450)P&I-$1321/mo ($260K financed)INS- $100/moTAXES- $137/mo (taxes are currently $274/mo b/c its in the investment class)PMI-$187/mo (would like to own for a year and try to refinance with another bank to get a conventianal if I can get a high enough appraisal to drop PMI or lessened)TOTAL PMT-$1745/moLIVING FOR FREE!!!

Have they said when the smoke or where the smoke is more noticeable, In a complex I managed a patio smokers fumes went right up and in the above units door.. it's hard to control, best to eliminate if possible.. any cigarette use in common areas is lease infraction, so no halls, laundry rooms, ect for that. 

@Franchesca Ramaker,It's not locality specific, though you'll need to research the landlord / tenant laws and building codes in your area.In general, if the units are "sub-metered" - each unit has its own water, gas and/or electric meter, then each tenant pays their own and there should be a common area meter in some cases for stairway lights, outdoor lights, lobby / vestibule heat, common laundry, etc.Where I'm living now, I pay my own gas and electric, and water / sewer / refuse are included in the rent.

Fully furnished, wash/dry connections in most units, new flooring, metal room, brick construction.

The three units plus laundry cover PITI and water, so we live 100% for free.