If this is your final takeaway from all the comments in this thread, then you are either misinterpreting and misunderstanding everything or you are being stubborn and regardless of what anyone states, plan on sticking to your opinion.

Some have chosen to divert from the point he was attempting to make in order to respond with self-righteous statements of grandeur and non-judgement of others.FYI- proclaiming yourself above the use of a word instead of just responding to the question isn't just self-righteous, its also very telling.There is a difference between people being firm in their beliefs and self-righteous, there is nothing wrong with being firm and confident...but if you really are then you don't need the "Shut up and listen to me" attitude that turns if from one to the other.I have found VERY FEW who are arrogant and stubborn are also successful and if they are telling you flat out thats how they are with their attitude on display, you should thank them for not wasting your time.

If you buy at this high point and the driving factor was investors, if the investors stop coming you may see a stubborn market that corrects or even crashes.I do think many markets are bloated and have been for some time.

Obvious items that turn off buyers like stained ceilings and broken window seals were not addressed.

We're talking about 12 foot high windows, stained glass, naturally distressed hardwood floors, solid doors, antique door handles, etc. 

Stubborn gonna stubborn. 

Vacuum and sweep the floors, outside steps and walkway.Weed the garden bed.Before attempting to clean stains from carpets and other surfaces, please call us so we can recommend suitable cleaning methods.Do not attempt to clean carpets with a shampoo machine as doing so may cause damage to the floor covering and the floor beneath.Utilities.You are responsible to pay for utilities through the last day of your rental period.Call the utility companies in advance and let them know the date of your last day of tenancy.Be sure to change mail delivery and subscription services to your new address.Inspection.Please let us know when you have vacated the unit and make an appointment with us for a final walk-through.You are not required to be present for the move-out inspection, but we highly encourage it.Before we begin the inspection, we will ask you about any known damages that occurred during your tenancy.Please note, it is often less expensive for us to repair damages than for tenants to repair damages, so talk to us first before attempting to repair any damage.The unit should be thoroughly clean both inside and outside and be ready for the next tenant.Final Report on Deposits.Within fourteen (14) days of our regaining possession of the unit, we will mail to you a complete written accounting of any money withheld from your security deposit and return the remainder.We will deduct for extra cleaning, damages, unpaid fees, unpaid utilities and unpaid rent, if such apply to your situation.Please provide us with your new address.Thank you.

By doing so, you attract 4 year juniors, 5th year seniors and graduate students, kids who are typically more responsible and not only want a nicer place to live, but also will take more interest in maintaining the quality of home.I say no carpet because even the best students will spill and stain carpets and it lowers the quality of the home when showing new potential residents stained carpet.

Things like holes in the drywall and large stains on the carpet or pretty hard to hide.

People do much more damage than little rat dogs etc... crayons on walls, cracked windows, smoking, fruit punch stains on carpets, holes in walls, disgusting bathrooms and kitchens are all caused by the people not their pets.Then, when it comes time to renew their lease, my little $20.00-$25.00 nuisance increase is not a big deal.