And you would be surprised at how they can mess up and admit they're sleeping on their aunt's couch, and they've worn out their welcome, etc.You'll hear the complaints, if they are high-maintenance types - "I don't know if this closet will work, can you put in more rods?"  

Also, a local broker who I respect very much by the name of Jimmy Stewart with Primeaux Realty served in the military and after he retired he started with real estate.

I know many "Bush pilots," I have taken 260 mile boat trips, 300 mile snow machine trips, camped on the Yukon River at -30 below zero, goose hunted from a SNOWMOBILE in may with no snow on the ground, cought 50LB king salmon in a net, excess of 50 whitefish in a net at one time and caught  6lb trout on rod and reel. 

The closet was a walk-in that was enormous, with closet rods along the length on both sides - about 8 feet long.  

Originally posted by @Stewart VanValkenburg:So when I have a tenant with pets I put something in the lease stating how much extra it is per pet and I have the right to veto new pets.

@Brandon Fuhrman I'm currently reading How to Create Lifetime Cash Flow Through Multifamily Properties by Rod Khleif.

Leaving the place filthy and damaged.Just for the cherry on top, they stole the following items:  all the curtain rods, a bath tub fixture, and the USED AA batteries out of all the smoke detectors. 

As to raising value, I'd say a renovation (if needed, bearing in mind that not everything adds value i.e. new curtain rods and bathroom fixtures aren't going to add $3k in equity, typically), additions, upgrades, etc.

@Will Stewart yeah, unfortunately that railing is not safe as it sits right now so going to need to redo that anyways but that makes sense. appreciate the feedback

@Katie Stewart... yes, the U + 2 law in Fort Collins is actively enforced and has some teeth to it:https://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/occupan...