Make a bit of a mess, maybe drip some bacon grease on the front of the stove, that sort of thing.

I let her bring the topic around to the house when she was ready.So here is the deal and I already have my thoughts on it, but I wonder what you all think about it.Vacant for a weekBi-level on .28a45 years old(1971)Listed as a 4/2 finished basement except laundry98 DOM.Price History: 104.9/99.5/95.5  (Commission 6% + $199)Taxes 2396/yrElectric stove, gas heat and waterbasement wood fireplaceHot tub and above ground pool with deck.Loan situation:1st ~55k: $604.01/mo(taxes escrowed, ins not).HELOC: ~4500 $70/mo11 months non-paymentTaxes last paid in June.Rent-o-Meter 80% of rents 4BR: 875 - 1300Rent-o-Meter 80% of rents 3BR: 845 - 885While talking to her she stated that while the basement is finished, the basement floor is painted gray, so only walls and ceilings.  

Hi Chris,The range and stove are going to vary but I do like getting some of my appliances from the company scalamos!

The remainder is turned into natural gas which goes back to the stove and used for cooking.

I was able to leverage the building inspection to get the seller to replace the roof on both buildings, bring electric up to code in Kitchens and baths, replace one dishwasher, and replace one stove.

It seems to be just a certain type of cooking/cuisine that causes this (with as much emphasis on being as sensitive to other cultures as possible) We actually dug into it a bit more today and it seems as though the microwave (above the stove doubling as the hood without an outdoor vent) is holding on to some serious grease/dust that is undoubtedly a large portion of the concern.

I thought about posting this in the tax forum but realized this is more along the lines of a general or landlording topic.Do you guys do patch/mend/repairs on a property shorty after escrow to count it as the "cost basis" for the property, or wait a little while (with or without tenants already in place) to do it and just count it as a repair for that year.

She actually loves the place and the "retro stove" is a hit with her.  

@Peter Fokas     Sounds like an electric stove top with two burners out?

Your tenant had a security deposit of $900.00 which was applied to your account to help with the turnover repair costs,Below are the majority of the items that will need to be addressed to make the house ready for marketing and your next tenant.Scope of Work Needed,Interior:- Repair all walls and ceilings as needed $350.00- Full paint out (Ceilings,walls, doors and trim) $1,750.00- Install smoke alarms and Co2s for all required areas $225.00- Replace 10 blinds $450.00- Replace all interior door knobs(6) $210.00- Replace kitchen ceiling light $85.00- Prep and paint kitchen cabinets(Inside and Out) $750.00- Install vinyl flooring under kitchen sink base $85.00- Install new stove and fridge(White) $1,575.00- Firestop kitchen and bathroom $125.00- Reglaze tub $385.00- Silicone fixtures and install tub stopper $100.00- Final Cleaning $275.00Basement:- Remove/replace all outlets, switches, gfci's and covers $250.00- Prep and paint all walls throughout $850.00Exterior:- Remove all trash throughout $200.00- Power Wash house $250.00- Repair gutter at right side of house $100.00- Clean fence line $450.00- Prep and paint back porch $275.00- Repair front/back storm doors $100.00- Install trim around front door and paint $200.00- Install new downspout extensions for all downspouts $150.00- Install new drain for sump pump to front yard $225.00- Install new dryer vent $100.00- Seal foundation at left and right side $400.00Total Make Ready Estimate: $9,915.00Tenant's Security Deposit:: $900.00Owner out of pocket costs: $9015.00Please note that these costs are projections and added expenses could increase once work begins if additional concerns are discovered.