Besides lost rent, you got to re-paint, re-carpet sometimes, and major fix-up if the tenant is a slob.

If the it's on the walls, they'll make them remove the mold and patch the walls.If the owners refuse to do the environmental clean up, the underwriters won't approve it.

Looks like you just copied/pasted from somewhere and didn't take the time to clean it up.

If he can prove he's been living a clean life, I would rent to him.

Seems to me in general people are working and have a family, sleeping, eating, cleaning, maintaining a pet and a car is all a major % of their time, they don't or can't or won't spend the time needed to be expert/comfortable enough to participate in and be good at stock investing for example. 

The carpet was cleaned, fresh paint, all the appliances come with it, etc.The house really looks to be move-in ready besides maybe some very minor work that shouldn't cost a lot of cash.

-cutting the grass or any yard work-painting-cleaning -mail work-answering phonesAlso depends how old your chIldren are

Bought 2011, $255,000. (30 year mortgage @3.875%)Mortgage (PITI): $1320Rent: $1600PM: $160Utilities paid by tenant except,Water: $75/monthCurrent value: ~$340,000Deferred maint: needs a roof, and new carpet.

In addition, a home that is updated and clean is going to sell faster than one that needs work.

Would it be a good idea to vet a new Gc by getting estimates on rehabbing the third floor with carpet and mainly renovating the bathroom?