I also stumbled across writing the companies a good will letter to try and have the accounts removed.

That way you have an "expectation baseline" and you can negotiate from there.It also builds some good will for future inspections.

So many companies look like they went to goodwill and bought tables and chairs.

A small token of good will can go a long way.The lease issue is probably causing them anxiety, so address it by adding the name, offering congratulations and moving on.

Trying to put enough compound in that area and make it look good will take some effort and time for someone who has never done it before.

Couple years back I did give my long term tenants a $25 Walmart gift card.Its a tax write-off but more a gesture of good will @ the time because they were really good tenants.

As he would call them "miscommunications" between everyone involved with my property. some examples: He let tenant move in 7 days before lease started, to "bring in larger furniture' and create good will so they pay rent on time.

I also think there are many out of state private lending opportunities that are good. Will

Sounds good, will look at 1031 exchange.

I always put nice-looking vases I got for nothing at goodwill with fresh flowers from the property/neighborhood in them, in the kitchen and bathroom, as a finishing touch.