(The place came furnished but I am doing some redecorating, so will be starting a little in the hole.)  

-Redecorating your home is basically a competitive sport in Palm Springs: There is a lot of affordable, stylish stuff to be found at the thrift and resale stores.

I did some redecorating in that room as well...

When that is the case there is one more requirement and that is that you have to have owned the property at least 5 years before you can sell and take the primary proration.If you're mobile or have a willing significant other what could be a better retirement gig than going to all of your vacation rentals in order and living in them for a few years until you're tired of the view and it's time to redecorate.

I put if they vacate prior to 6 months I charge a redecorating fee of $250.00 and have had only 1 tenant stay less than 6 months..  

It is not standard for month to month all that is required is 30 day notice prior to the first, but my tenants have usually given 60 days.I also have a added to my lease / security Deposit a $250.00 charge a redecorating fee if they stay less than 6 months. 

For example, in my city when a tenant abandons a unit, I can collect redecorating fees, advertising, and the lost rent until the unit is re-rented or until the lease expires.

I rent month to month,, I have a redecorating fee of $200.00 I charge if tenant stays less than 6 months..

Waterbury seems to have a decent number of somewhat distressed 3-4plexes selling for under 20k, which would require maybe 20-30k worth of rehab and redecoration to get in rental shape (certainly not to get them beautiful).

LOL  I also build in a few weeks blocked off to give me time to resolve any issues with closing, redecorate the property, etc.