I forced myself to do a deal before a shampoo bottle ran out (many know the shampoo bottle story - I'll post if need be).

It comes with: hedonist chocolate, a neighborhood dog dish & nalgene bottle, locally made soap, a free drink from the local pub, a history book on the neighborhood, and a few other trinkets.

Investing out of state requires a great deal of trust, and if you find the right PM, they are worth their weight in gold.The one that I have I sent an expensive bottle of scotch when he pointed me to a deal that has really catapulted my investment returns.

Treat crawl space below with bleach in spray bottle and then spray kilz.. let it dry and see if it reappears.. before I'd do any major tear out.. 

I have done things for my tenants in the past from discounting $25 off the rent , a bottle of wine/liquor, send christmas cards and they have been very appreciative of my gesture.

Will we ever be able to put the genie back in the bottle?

I pay him in cash and usually have a bottle of Vodka for him.

Areas around the outside always have trash, debris, empty recycle bottles etc piled up.

Make your place the best on the market by offering small, inexpensive extras, like instant oatmeal packets for breakfast, granola bars and bottled water for side trips.

I will also lay out a cutting board with piles of aromatic spices.In the bath, decorate with decorative bottles, pot pourri, aromatic soaps.