Some advisors will tell you that tasks like mowing the lawn or sweeping a floor is permissible, but I would stay away from any maintenance.Collecting rent, screening tenants, hiring contractors, etc. are widely considered permissible as ministerial duties.

or "Did you sweep the construction site today?"

I know its a thin margine, but I'm about to schedule an inspection on the foundation and underground tank sweep, which is $525.00.

Routine cleaning includes, but is not limited to vacuuming any carpetor rugs, sweeping and washing floors, scrubbing the tubs and/or showers, scrubbing the toilets and sinks, dusting, washing dishes, discarding, bagging, and removing trash, andcleaning the interior and exterior of all appliances.16.

Weather strip and install door sweeps.

I am holding about 10% of Gross rent out each month to account for some of the issues you mention ($995 rent = $100 /month)I actually sweep $447 into my "purchase" fund,and leave $100/mo in my operating account that also holds the deposits and pet fees.I replaced the toilet, sinks, faucets, plumbing stops, gas stops, full new a/c system (i'm in TX), and rebuilt all parts on HW heater since it was in good shape as well as replaced the ceiling fans.

Sweep and vacuum the floor before install.

I wouldn't even mind do a smaller downpayment and having the lender sweep excess cash to quickly pay down debt.

Then, go online and sweep the money from that account (your "receive rent" account) to the other.

Try floor sweep on the oil spot.Joe Gore