Let me list what you may have to update, fix, or replace:1) Roof2) Paint (inside, maybe exterior too)3) Garbage Disposal4) Carpet5) Hardwood refinishing6) Ceiling Fans/Fixtures7) Garage Opener8) Door Sweeps and weather stripping9) Countertops depending on material and abuse 10) Cabinet hardware, touch up if they are nicked, scratched11) Appliances (plus repairs when they come up)12) Drains may clog13) Periodic Caulking inside and out14) Possible gutter cleaning15) Air Conditioning and/or heating system16) Pest Control17) Turnover Costs between tenants (power, water, time expenses, handyman expenses, cleaning crew potentially18) Bathroom Exhaust Vents19) Electrical Outlets sometimes have connections burn off (repair expense)20) lock changes between tenants21) Updating of unit to keep it marketable22) all others as this list is not all inclusive.

You can use laminate downstairs instead of tile but the laminate will get burns, cuts, etc. in it and has to be replaced more frequently versus a tile that is sweep, mop, and go for re-renting.

I don't view it so much as an attempt to sweep performance under the rug as much as their attempt to control the message.  

But they always say they will clean before painting... but it’s usually a quick sweep if that much.

In one of the most recent blog articles (I just received an email yesterday pointing me to it), the author (@Dave Van Horn) discussed using a HELOC as a sweep account.It's method #3 in the following link.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/eliminate...This sounds to me like using a HELOC to make payments on the primary mortgage. 

I had to thoroughly sweep, vacuum, sweep, vaccuum, scrape, vaccuum, then scrub with TSP to get the filth up. 

That may be true; I suspect that the nosy neighbors in the complex next door might turn me in, and if not the parking enforcement might notice it in their next street sweeping ticket day.  

. $50.00Back door parking area threshold is off and door. sweep.

I would advise that any purchase should include sweeping mountain views or water of some source, whether creek, pond, lake, or stream.

If they are flipper, maybe you can swing a hammer or sweep up sawdust or run to Home Depot and pick up some materials.