@Jocelyn EvansRaising money is always the first issue that confronts investors.

When I confronted Jim (the owner) about it he told me that was the condition of the house when I bought it a year earlier, when I asked then why I did I pay for monthly landscaping services, he had no answer and got upset at me.

I responded in the most non confrontational words that I could think of quickly to avoid a 'come back' or escalating and argument. 

RichAt the risk of coming off as confrontational...You dont care?

These are probably C- tenants they pay on time but they know how to 'game the system' They demanded a post move out inspection which according to my research is not required in NYS. ( they want to be there when we do it) I assume they are hard up for money and are going to try to swap keys for money ( when at this time they will already be holding over ) Honestly, if the place is clean and in good shape I dont care but I am assume they are trying to create a confrontation of keys for cash.What do you guys suggest?

Most of the problems are reported by other residents, noise, smoking, smoking dope, fighting at all hours and confronting the good resents who report the problems.  

I was the only one to personally confront Garber.

Cut it off is his solution.I'm non-confrontational.

You can even confront one of the tenants outside & ask for their management contact.  

I am just not good at marketing and confrontation (directly denying an applicant, or dealing with rude or confrontational people on the phone).