However I look at bandit signs like I view swap coolers.

I hope we are swapping stories within the next 3-6 months about our properties that we have acquired. 

You don't need to repaint every wall in the latest designer colors, swap out granite countertops with all new materials, and replace every appliance with the current top sellers between every tenant.If the tenant left after one year leaving you with nothing more than nominal "wear & tear", you're probably looking at touching up a few walls where they got scuffed (from moving furniture most likely), replacing a light bulb or two, and making some minor repairs.

You're just swapping one debt for another.

You could go the unlocked route if you wanted to swap that idea for a CCTV camera as well if you think it would be an issue, but I am not sure what level of concern you have. 

I bet it would be fun to swap stories with the last tenant.  

He didn't want to pay his termination fee, no doubt.As far as swapping out tenants.  

Though I must say it is easier to just replace it (you can purchase another, replace the one at the rental, bring the one you took off home and clean it yourself, for a later swap of the one you just installed.

I told her if she finds another tenant to swap with her I am ok with that.I can't remove the tree. 

If the budget allows, you could swap out the top panel of that overhead garage door, with a panel with windows.