(Off gov-mint soap box....)All of this doesn't mean that there isn't equity in the property!

And DO NOT install a "soap dish" or other "shelves" on the long wall and/or in the corners.

The surrounds are custom made & installed by a local shop - they come out & measure the walls before making them & you can specify different "base" colors & "swirl" colors..big or small soap dishes, etc..

I understand cleaning with a dry cleaning sponge is recommended and not soap and water.

He's not talking about doing the detailed cleaning, but rather getting the bulk of the matter off of walls, ceilings, fixtures, furnishings, and perhaps vacuuming the carpet as well.If you choose to do some level of cleaning yourself (prior to demo) then you can simply use mild dish-soap and water.

Mix a solution of bleach and water , 70% bleach , 30% water and add some dawn dishwashing soap .

[Off my soap box, thank you]On the original topic - the 70% "rule" is no such thing.

I was thinking of making rent all inclusive with rent, utilities, cable, internet, cleaning services and household common area shopping( toilet paper, soap etc).

I personally didn't think it was in bad shape, but I refinished it and left her a nice note with a bottle of wine and some bath soaps.

These numbers put a little damper on a super-sexy 50% ROI, but they'll let you know whether the property is really going to make you money.Last point and I'll get off my soap box.