Even though I had "Chip and JoAnna" dreams, I have to realize that I have my "job" and he has his.My properties are out of state so there really isn't anything for him to do, (but listen on yet another phone call with my contractor, LOL) but be supportive at this point.

I'd fix a leaky pipe, replace a broken fridge and invest in maintenance of a heating/cooling system - a chipped sink, not so much.Depending on the importance of repairing the sink and the cost of reglazing, taking into account whether or not you'll be replacing the whole counter in the forseeable future, I'd either get it reglazed (do it again if it wears out incredibly in five years) or buy a do-it-yourself kit and touch up the chips, scratches, or whatever is bothering you.

The exterior must be kept clean and free of chipping paint. 

Hey Joe,As Ann said Fitchburg is not a blue chip area...Definitely want to pad your vacancy and maintenance numbers for that kind of area.  

However, with that said, I would try to get something for the fridge as a reduction or something else as a bargaining chip.

However, when it comes time to renew you could use the new AC as a bargaining chip to get your tenants to renew the lease.

Also I liked, "Zero Risk Real Estate", by Chip Cummings. 95% of tax liens are redeemed.

We were looking at properties that were around $60,000 the broker said we should get an FHA loan and look at properties that are closer to 90,000 and that don't need work, no paint chipping, etc......

Loftis"Zero Risk Real Estate", by Chip CummingsJust started reading "The 16% Solution", by Joel MoskowitzAll have been recommended by BPersGood luck in your investments!

I kind of think baseball schedules and chip clips are cheesy, so a combo of market updates or this month in real estate and newsletters.